Global Pensions article giving Ros’s on the risk-based PPF levy Article published in Global Pensions explaining that Ros considers having a PPF essential and the risk-based levy is a sensible proposal. Global Pensions article on PPF
Article published in Global Pensions, explaining the benefits of having the Pension Protection Fund.
Press Release welcoming NAPF support for improved FAS
Press release welcoming NAPF’s open letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, supporting Ros’s calculations of inadequacy of the Financial Assistance Scheme and fears for the future of the Pension Protection Fund.
Proposals for Pension Protection Fund and New Pensions Regulator
Note outlining Government proposals for new Pension Protection Fund and New Pensions Regulator.
How
to introduce a Financial Assistance Scheme Practical suggestions as to how to organise a compensation package for workers who lost their pensions on scheme wind-up. This could be a model for the Financial Assistance Scheme, if it has more money. Letter
to FT Supporting Protection for Pensions Response to letter in Financial Times from leading actuary who criticised proposals to compensate victims of pension wind-ups and questioned the need to protect pensions. Ros’ letter calls for more protection on future, rather than less. Research
Workshop on PPF and Pension Guarantees
Panel presentation on Pension Protection Fund and providing guarantees for pension schemes, 19th January 2004, for Watson Wyatt. Why
We Must Have an Insurance Protection Scheme for Pensions - Financial
Adviser Article published in ‘Financial Adviser’ explaining why we need an insurance protection scheme for final salary company pensions in the UK. Compensation
- Won’t Cost A Penny For Years Article published in Pensions Week explaining why Government must compensate pension scheme members who have lost their pension rights on insolvency and how this compensation will not cost anything for many years.
Letter Published in the Financial Times
Letter published in the Financial Times outlining the failures of UK final salary pensions. Jumblies
Pensions A picture of how UK private sector company schemes are leaving people unprotected and unaware of the risks to their pensions, while public sector schemes are safe. We need to restore confidence! What's
Wrong with Our Company Pensions? Note explaining why we urgently need to change the UK final salary pension system. Some form of insurance is essential. Letter
Printed in Financial Times 4 April 2003 Letter regarding lack of security for members of UK final salary schemes. Why
Final Salary Pensions are in Crisis. A Solution? A description of why UK final salary pension promises are now financially unsustainable for most employers and a possible way forward for the future. Mutual
Insurance for Final Salary Schemes - or Risk Warnings Note outlining why wither member must be given a proper risk warning that their pension must be protected. UK
Final Salary Pension Crisis - Possible Solutions? Outline of reasons for the crisis in UK final salary schemes and some suggested solutions. Why
We Must Protect Final Salary Scheme Members Insuring
Pensions A note explaining why mutual insurance for pension schemes should be considered. Why
DB Pension Schemes Are Closing
and Why This May Not Be So Terrible The move away from final salary schemes does not have to be a disaster at all. Dr. Altmann believes the demise of DB was always inevitable for private companies and final salary schemes are not always as good as they are currently thought to be. |
