Pensions geek, charity pension adviser, golf nut and car fan. Enthusiastic and gregarious.
United Kingdom
Joined April 2009
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@scotfax
This is what you should be looking at rather than the savings point!!!
See my latest @Telegraph piece:
"Published accounts show the real annual cost of MSP pensions - 1/40th accrual, final salary & NRA of 65 - is a whopping 75% of salary. They make Westminster pensions look downright stingy. "
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Looking forward to speaking at the Charity Finance Group @CFGtweets annual conference today. Lots of interesting things going on at the moment in pensions that impact charities. Hopefully be a good session👍
Very interesting article from entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter on Scotland’s New economic strategy being ‘a wish list with no magic wand' insider.co.uk/news/new-econo…
@BBCSnooker loving the coverage of the Seniors World Championship particularity @SHendry775, @kendoherty1997 and @jimmywhite147 but pity the photos of the players between frames in black t-shirts look like prison shots😱
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@henryhtapper @HawthorneSJJ
My colleague Graeme Riddoch share his experience with Trustees and member communications.
My members won’t use that.
Graeme Riddoch looks at the increased use of QR codes and technology post lockdown in cafes and restaurants and asks 'Why wouldn’t DB members want the same sort of experience from their pension scheme'
spenceandpartners.co.uk/arch…
Good article. Our research suggests members really want digital engagement but schemes are slow to respond even when it is available.
I am standing on your giant shoulders Stephanie (to use the phrase of the morning) from @HelloMcQueen
So it went well then😂😂
@mpwgroup your Glasgow hotel/restaurant has delivered the worst food and guest experience I've ever had since a b&b in Tamworth in the mid 90's! Marco you've clearly sold your soul to the devil! I would hang my frying pan in shame!
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pensions-expert.com/DB-Deris… @rosaltmann Seriously? Seriously? How can you possibly make comments like this with a straight face!! When you were pensions minister this issue was raised directly with you on numerous occasions and you sat on your hands!
@EmilyMaitlisMVP @BBCNewsnight When you interview someone and ask them a question why don’t you have the good grace to let them answer. Absolutely dreadful interviewing this evening - just plain rude with all your guests. Very irritating to watch😠
Very sad to see the demise of a well run charity providing a valuable public service as a result of its legacy LGPS pension liabilities. The inability of LGPS to allow the end of accrual without triggering a cessation debt is ludicrous belfasttelegraph.co.uk/busin…
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@ScotRail this is just completely ridiculous. People left on platform as trains not big enough. Get your act together.
I've filmed a quick video blog to go over the recent changes to the section 75 debt arrangements youtu.be/7931X4Ri7_0
At last common sense prevails. Still a long way to go though and continuing sleepless night for many employers. Plumbing scheme launches consultation on closing to future accrual professionalpensions.com/303… via @profpensions
The new LGPS (Scotland) Regulations 2018 came into effect on 1st June. I’ve looked at the positive changes and missed opportunities spenceandpartners.co.uk/arch…
Just heading to speak on Charity Pensions at the @CFGtweets Northern Conference in Manchester. Full programme at cfg.org.uk/manchester18 and keep an eye on #CFGnorth18 during the day.
Scottish Local Government Scheme Advisory Board launch consultation in to the future design of Scottish LGPS. Responses limited to employers and employee representative groups - why? Would input from other stakeholders not be valid / useful? lgpsab.scot/consultation2018…
After campaigning for change on charity pensions for about 12 years more has happened in the last 3 months than the previous decade. If you’re impacted come along and hear my update at the @CFGtweets Northern Conference cfg.org.uk/manchester18
#CFGnorth18 #charityfinance
Delighted to be involved with such an innovative new solution to member education and something that will greatly assist members in making better informed decisions about pension options. Just : develops new business - HUB Pension Solutions | 4-Traders 4-traders.com/JUST-GROUP-PLC… – at Edinburgh, Scotland
Looking forward to the DB to DC Transfers under the spotlight conference #DBTransfers2018 today in London. Highly topical and great background to new venture. – at Poplar, London