All PensionWise articles – Page 2

  • News

    Customers satisfied with Pension Wise, but take-up concerns remain

    2018-11-26T00:00:00Z

    Nine in 10 customers who have had a Pension Wise appointment are satisfied with their experience of the service overall, a recent report has shown, but concerns remain over the take-up of the government-backed guidance service.

  • Opinion

    DC Debate Q2: Default retirement pathways, flexibility and guidance

    2018-06-07T00:00:00Z

    Five defined contribution experts discuss default pathways, striking a balance between flexibility and secure income, and the importance of guidance at retirement.

  • News

    Canary Wharf govt hub to include ombudsman but not FCA

    2018-03-14T00:00:00Z

    The Pensions Ombudsman has said it is moving offices from London Victoria to a newly renovated "government hub" in London's financial district Canary Wharf on April 3 this year. This follows a previous announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority that it will move from Canary Wharf to Stratford in north east London this year.

  • News

    TPAS dispute function to be absorbed by ombudsman

    2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

    The dispute resolution function of the Pensions Advisory Service is to move to The Pensions Ombudsman, in a bid to simplify the process for savers who are dissatisfied with their scheme's service.

  • Guy Opperman
    Opinion

    Supporting consumers and the industry

    2017-12-07T00:00:00Z

    Following years of reform and bold new policy it is right that we now enter a period of stability and implementation, building on our success and consolidating support for consumers and the industry where it is needed.

  • Guy Opperman Timeline
    News

    Opperman discloses timetable until spring

    2017-10-20T00:00:00Z

    PLSA Annual Conference 2017: Pensions minister Guy Opperman provided some clarity on timescales for the dashboard and progress on the creation of a single financial guidance body in a speech at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s annual conference.

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    News

    Queen's Speech omits pensions as focus is firmly on Brexit

    2017-06-21T00:00:00Z

    After the intensity and frequency of debate and consultation on pension issues, the industry is left in limbo by the government’s legislative programme.

  • David Geale
    Opinion

    The role of advice in a digital world

    2017-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Long-term saving is one of the biggest issues facing society today. People are living longer and the pensions landscape seems to be constantly changing, which makes it very difficult to navigate and to know what options work best for individuals.

  • News

    One-stop guidance shop to replace MAS, TPAS and Pension Wise

    2016-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Financial guidance resources the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise will be replaced by a single body, the Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions said yesterday.

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    Opinion

    Governance, guidance and good investing – the DC Debate part 2

    2016-08-17T00:00:00Z

    Eight panellists discuss the new defined contribution code of practice, the future of free guidance and the role of behavioural finance.

  • Opinion

    How bright is the future for AE – the DC Debate part 1

    2016-08-17T00:00:00Z

    In the third DC Debate of 2016, seven defined contribution experts reveal their thoughts on automatic contribution increases, small businesses which mean business, and the possibility of Nest entering the decumulation market.