Tag Archives: Work

11 tips for advisers planning for April ’15

  It’s been four months since the Budget and the aftershocks of George’s pension bombshell are still being fealt. One by one, the policy decisions which will shape the way advice and guidance will be delivered, are falling into place. … Continue reading

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Accountex v Workplace Pensions Live

  Last week I went to a pensions conference (Workplace Pensions Live) and a trade show (Accountex). The Pensions Conference had a lot of talk but not much action, Accountex was the other way round. I couldn’t help agreeing with … Continue reading

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The 6 People You Need in Your Corner

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The point of work’s to dream of doing nothing

The ongoing semantic squabble about how not to talk about “pensions” continues to preoccupy those advising on and providing pensions. Last night I was chatting with Ben Mulroney of Mallowstreet who complained that there was only so much that could be … Continue reading

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Going to work?

We should be looking to release our older workers to train up the youth and deploy their reliability and indpenedence the way they see best. That may not require them going to work. Continue reading

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