We caught up with Karen Kendall in this episode of the Pensions Podcast, we discussed what has happened in Auto Enrolment since 2012 and what are the next steps for businesses and pension funds.  Dropout rates as well as considering the ways to run re-enrolment exercises. In addition, with companies set up within the last

We Caught up with Karen Heath and discuss all things communications in this week’s episode, As Head of Engagement, Karen has responsibility for AHC’s engagement strategy as well as the delivery of multi-faceted communication projects for some of AHC’s biggest clients. She has over 28 years’ commercial experience in large corporate organisations including 15 years

In this week’s podcast, we are talking Administration look to address the ‘taboo’ subject of changing administrators. We discuss what schemes should be looking for in the modern industry landscape when appointing an administration supplier and explain the importance of reviewing their administrators regularly. They will also look how to manage the process and discuss

Damian heads up the Workplace Health and Wealth team for Barnett Waddingham.  He advises a range of UK corporate and trustee clients on their workplace health and wealth issues; from scheme design through to ongoing governance for defined contribution arrangements. We put the following to Damian, see what he thought by downloading or streaming the

Today we had Margaret Snowden OBE and Richard Butcher discussing Pensions Freedoms and the dashboard. Some of the questions we asked: 1) Pensions freedoms have have caused issues for some, one of the most common being early exit fee’s. The FCA’s cap will only scratch the surface according to some, how can those taking advantage

This week we had the pleasure of talking to Ben Habib Ben founded and is CEO of First Property Group plc, an award winning commercial property fund manager with operations in the United Kingdom and Central Europe. Prior to setting up First Property, Ben was Managing Director of a private property development company, JKL Property

This week we speak to Catherine McKenna head of the Squire Patton Boggs Pensions practice group . Her particular expertise is in providing advice to companies and trustees on all aspects of pensions law, including advice on managing pension risk and developing creative solutions to assist with funding shortfalls. She deals with pension plan restructuring, governance,

The conclusion to the PLSA annual conference challenge, Steve Webb and Greg McClymont bring the teams back for the conclusion of 3 days of fact finding.  This podcast includes audio footage of the teams in the exhibition hall asking questions of providers and sharing answers the majority of the workforce will find interesting, especially if you

AFTER BREXIT – BRITAIN, BUSINESS AND GLOBAL TRADE What does negotiating a new set of trade deals really involve? What are the challenges and opportunities for the UK? How long will negotiations take? How do we approach this, Former Director General of the World Trade organisation gives his expert view on the Brexit process and

Live from Liverpool at the PLSA Annual Conference we bring you coverage of todays session SAVING MORE – THE CONFERENCE CHALLENGE ROUND I – THE BRIEF What are the retirement income prospects for today’s savers and how can we help them to save more? We meet two teams of people from outside our industry and their expert coaches