Tag Archives: TCF

“Financial strength” – customers will be the judge.

Posted on April 24, 2020 by henry tapper

  One of the most important functions of  pension providers is to ensure that service levels are maintained through the current crisis. It is a severe test, this time the consequences of failure are not theoretical, if service levels fall … Continue reading →

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How IGCs help employers (and their advisers)

Posted on April 20, 2016 by henry tapper

  If you read the terms of reference or Chair reports of the IGCs (and GAAs) , it’s the “member” on whom the work is focussed and for whom the reports are written. “Member” is short-hand for policy holder as in … Continue reading →

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GRAXIT! – an open letter to Phil Loney on how he can help solve the GAR problem.

Posted on June 23, 2015 by henry tapper

An open letter to Phil Loney – CEO of Royal London Phil You’ve started a good debate on Guaranteed Annuity Rates and how we should manage them in this time of Pension Freedom. Getting out of GAR contracts (GRAXIT) is proving a … Continue reading →

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