Tag Archives: The Pensions Regulator

The Regulator’s not for turning; in conversation with David Fairs,

Posted on November 23, 2020 by henry tapper

  David Fairs and I were born within a couple of months and have both spent our careers in pensions. We enjoy each other’s company so when David suggested that we spent the last 90 minutes of the business week … Continue reading →

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Have DB pensions dodged the Beeching bullet?

Posted on August 19, 2020 by henry tapper

When the Pensions Regulator launched its DB funding consultation earlier in the year, I thought it a “slam dunk”.  Back then it was already clear the world was in the grip of a pandemic and the paper presaged what was … Continue reading →

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Are small DC pension schemes in the member interest?

Posted on February 11, 2020 by henry tapper

Trustees vote for their own demise There hasn’t been much comment on social media about the Pension Regulator’s consultation response on the future of trusteeship. This is in marked contrast to what TPR reports as a record 114 written responses … Continue reading →

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“Why pensions might just change your life”.

Posted on February 7, 2019 by henry tapper

This morning I’m travelling north east to Newcastle on the first train up. I’ll be delivering the graveyard slot for my friend Carsten Staehr at the Cintra Conference. The people I’ll be talking with don’t like pensions, Carsten’s title is … Continue reading →

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Don’t ignore the Pensions Regulator.

Posted on July 31, 2018 by henry tapper

A cautionary tale was published on the Pensions Regulator’s website yesterday. There’s not much point embellishing the statement made by tPR. If you’re organisation runs an occupational pension scheme, then it has to disclose to the Pensions Regulator when they ask for … Continue reading →

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Why job – splitters can get shafted on pensions.

Posted on June 6, 2018 by henry tapper

I was woken early in the morning to the sound of Robert Cochran, the familiar voice of Scottish Widows pensions team. Scottish Widows have done some research that £90m a year is being saved by employers/lost to employees as a result of … Continue reading →

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DIY Pension Diagnostics – (a data dream)

Posted on March 31, 2018 by henry tapper

  Most of us know how hard it is to see a Doctor these days, and how easy it is to get medical help online. Most people I know will consult the internet rather before ringing the surgery. If only … Continue reading →

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“Focused, faster and more frequent” – tPR unmasks “Friendly” Pensions.

Posted on January 24, 2018 by henry tapper

When the Pensions Regulator launched its corporate plan in April of last year, I wasn’t the only person to be a little sceptical. “Intervening more frequently and acting quicker?” – the proof is in the pudding and the pudding had … Continue reading →

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Frank Field and the “two worlds” of pensions.

Posted on December 14, 2017 by henry tapper

    On Thursday 13th December the Workplace and Pensions Select Committee took evidence from a variety of people with an interest in the choices members have to take as part of Time to Choose, but in the context of  the … Continue reading →

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Is the USS really in crisis?

Posted on November 25, 2017 by henry tapper

Professor Dennis Leech is Emeritus Professor of Economics at Warwick University. This week has seen the University Employers threaten to withdraw sponsorship for future DB accrual, the University Union announce intended strike action and the DWP Select Committee ask fundamental questions about … Continue reading →

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