February 2009 (16 blogs)

Pension Blog - February 2009 This blog allows us to air our views and opinions on pension related issues. We don't ask or expect you to agree with our opinions - but you're welcome to comment about a particular blog by sending us an email to enquiries@mycompanypension.co.uk
Myners digs deep to gain public sympathy over Goodwin's pension... Is this dirty tricks, ‘transparent’ government or clever manipulation of a situation to gain public sympathy? The publication by HM Treasury of the letter penned… posted 27/02/2009
If they cut the state pension by £10 per week... Dr Ros Altmann is a former adviser to 10 Downing Street and is more recently known for her work as a pensions champion for her working in forcing… posted 26/02/2009
Pension trustees and advisers: in the driving seat or in the line of fire? The Telegraph produced an excellent article aimed at pension scheme trustees and their advisers. It considers the position and plight that both face where… posted 25/02/2009
MP cites reasons for pension decline When I read this article by John Redwood MP, I paused at the sentence: ‘The UK government set in train three different policies which have combined to… posted 23/02/2009
Pension transfers overseas: QROPS circled by HMRC Before the credit crunch began,more Britons were planning to retire abroad than ever before. ONS figures released at the end of 2007 showed that there were… posted 18/02/2009
Dramatic increase in transfer values from final salary schemes I know that many individuals and companies are actively involved in dealing with pension transfer analysis. From October last year, the onus for the calculation… posted 16/02/2009
Transfer values from final salary schemes see dramatic increase I know that many individuals and companies that receive these news updates are actively involved in dealing with pension transfer analysis. From October last… posted 16/02/2009
FSA: do what I say, not what I do With the banking sector under intense pressure about excessive boardroom bonuses, it comes as a bit of a surprise to find that the Financial Services Authority… posted 13/02/2009
We all make mistakes: it's how we react to them that defines us Standard Life did itself no harm yesterday (11th February 2009) in announcing that it would immediately remediate all investors in its Pension Sterling Fund… posted 12/02/2009
Question: what dwarfs pension deficits? Until the credit crunch appeared, one of the largest figures we were subjected to was the cumulative deficits of pension funds. According to the Pension Protection… posted 11/02/2009
Pension Credit: no benefit if you don't understand how to claim it Our benefit system isn’t the easiest in the world to understand or navigate through. Even with internet-based tools and guides, it must seem to many pensioners… posted 10/02/2009
Why deflation could help pension schemes Inflation and pensions share a love-hate relationship as low inflation transfers through to reduced prices on the high street. However, this might not help all… posted 09/02/2009
Wage freeze tempts senior staff to consider early retirement According to this article, nearly 20% of pay settlements in January effectively amounted to a wage freeze. This hasn’t gone down well with senior management… posted 05/02/2009
The pension equation that won't work Seemingly ever-increasing life expectancy is taking its toll on society's attitudes and purse strings. This article, penned by George Magnus, senior economic adviser… posted 04/02/2009
Why regular pension reviews are essential Transferring from a defined benefit scheme requires a great deal of thought given the nature of promises that lie behind such schemes. Not to mention… posted 03/02/2009
Cutting pension contributions: what employers need to check It is the speed of the fall into recession that appears to have taken many companies by surprise. Company cashflows are suffering as a result, and consequently... posted 02/02/2009

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