Gavin Perera-Betts
OpinionPension freedoms need added support for savers
We all like having control and being able to pick the thing that suits us best. While many of us will appreciate the surprise gifts we receive this Christmas, I am sure there will be other presents we wish we had been consulted on first.
OpinionHow to offer real freedom and choice
Freedom and choice is currently under scrutiny. The intent of the policy is not in dispute – giving people more access, flexibility and control over their own money has got to be the right thing.
OpinionThe challenge of moving from inert to engaged
Nearly five years on from its launch, automatic enrolment has, so far, been a success.
Opinion1.6m reasons why technology is key to auto-enrolment
As our industry is busy preparing for the 1.6m small employers set to auto-enrol over the next two years, we are focused on the scale of the task before us. After all, we are halfway through the biggest shake-up to the pensions sector in our lifetimes.
OpinionA welcome surprise from small employers
Talking Head: Pick up any pension magazine at the moment and you’re likely to find a lot of stories about auto-enrolment. Unsurprisingly, given that 1.8m small employers are starting to stage this year, there is a lot of talk about the challenges they might face.