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David John |
Working in tandem
It could be said that America and the UK are two nations divided by a common economic problem – the declining provision of workplace pensions and the failure of many millions to save for retirement.
But if the situation in the UK seems bad, pity our American cousins. Roughly half of the country’s workers are employed by companies with no pension scheme, which means about 78 million Americans are approaching a retirement having accrued no workplace savings. For a country with an inherent dislike of federal paternalism, the prospect of tens of millions relying on state handouts in old age is a scary one.
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Mike Sullivan |
Keeping an even keel
Fresh from a consecutive two-year win for trustee excellence, Mike Sullivan tells Hjalmar Tjan about Veolia Environnement’s governance approach and the challenges of a hung parliament
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Geik Drever |
Eyes on the prize
Lothian Pension Fund’s head of investment Geik Drever discusses the challenges and advantages of managing money in-house, and its mission to be a top-performing scheme.
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No challenge too big
Margaret Snowdon, Lucida’s operations director, could never be accused of resting on her laurels when it comes to actively trying to achieve a better pensions system. She talks to Hjalmar Tjan
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Harnessing people’s trust
Following PADA’s rebranding of personal accounts to Nest, Pádraig Floyd talks to chief executive Tim Jones about the aspirations for the savings scheme and the criticism it has received
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The people’s champion
Mick McAteer has always fought the financial battle for consumers, and with a new role on the FSA’s board he tells Owen Walker he is keen to highlight the main issues to a wider audience
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Preparing for change
Simon Foster is keen to impart a strong savings message to the working population, and in his new role at Zurich he is building a solid platform from which to do this, he tells Nick Reeve
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Taking stock of schemes
Milton Cartwright has a significant influence on how the UK’s pensions are run and regulated. Owen Walker meets the man behind the headlines and gauges his opinion on pensions reform
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Nothing if not Frank
Frank Field is one of the most outspoken MPs in parliament. Here, he tells Owen Walker where he thinks the government has gone wrong on pensions and how it can be fixed
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From Bristol to boomtime
It may be a far cry from a one-telephone operation, but as Hargreaves Lansdown continues to face economic challenges, its founder tells Owen Walker he can’t wait for the next 25 years
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Scheme profile: Creating cereal savers
As many firms struggle to persuade their employees to join the company pension scheme, Pádraig Floyd finds Corn Flakes manufacturer Kellogg’s has achieved a 97% take-up rate
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It’s not all Greek to me...
Alexandre Col tells Pádraig Floyd the difficulties faced by many hedge fund-of-funds managers are largely of their own making, and that better governance will lead to better control
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The captain’s charter
PPF chief executive Alan Rubenstein tells Owen Walker about the flurry of funds currently turning to the pensions lifeboat, listening to stakeholders and government backing
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A true pensions pioneer
Member of the pensions elite Alan Pickering talks to Pádraig Floyd about independent trusteeship, his battle with the government to better pensions and the need for proportionate regulation
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There May be changes ahead
Shadow pensions secretary Theresa May tells Charlie Kirby about shoes, MPs’ benefits and how she plans to tackle the issues facing personal accounts and public sector pension reform
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The future looks Rosie
In the latest cabinet reshuffle, the weighty responsibility of the pensions post fell to Rosie Winterton. And she is looking forward to meeting the challenges ahead, she tells Tom Willetts
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Made to measure annuities
Aston Goodey is relishing the opportunity to make his mark at a smaller company, where he is keen to ensure products are matched to individual requirements, he tells Owen Walker
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The old model is broken
Simon Hopkins, CEO, Fortune Group, tells Pádraig Floyd that even though the hedge fund industry requires a complete overhaul, it still has a place for UK pension schemes
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A perfectly powerful union
Owen Walker speaks to TUC general secretary Brendan Barber about the pivotal role of the body in pensions reform, and its campaign to empower trustees to actively engage with companies
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