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Emma Simon

London, United Kingdom

Deputy Editor at Corporate Adviser

Deputy Ed of Corporate Adviser. Also writing on consumer pensions, investments and money matters. Mainly work stuff here.

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  • 3 weeks ago | corporate-adviser.com | Emma Simon

    The Association of British Insurers have appointed Baroness Kay Swinburne to be its new independent chair. Swinburne replaces Baroness Nicky Morgan who was the first person to hold the role. Swinburne has had a successful career in financial services before working for 10 years as an elected member of the European Parliament. As an EU legislator Swinburne was vice chair of the Economics and Monetary Affairs Committee, helping shape EU and global financial services legislation.

  • 3 weeks ago | corporate-adviser.com | Emma Simon

    Members of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are concerned government plans to allow employers to extract surpluses could put their retirement at risk, according to new research. The polling of 1,000 DB members, by Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) shows that the majority of the 8.8m people with DB benefits (60 per cent) fear these plans would create risks additional risks for them.

  • 3 weeks ago | corporate-adviser.com | Emma Simon

    The Pensions Regulator will extend its oversight to professional trustee firms operating across the DC and DB market. It said the decision to extend its regulatory reach follows evidence gathering with 11 of the biggest trustee firms — and comes as TPR looks to address risks at a systemic and scheme level  to help ensure better outcomes for members. Trustee firms will come under TPR supervision from this summer.

  • 3 weeks ago | corporate-adviser.com | Emma Simon

    The surpluses accumulated in DB schemes are key to unlocking investment int he UK economy and kick-starting the government growth agenda, according to a new report from the Social Market Foundation. The new publication, titled ‘The economic miracle of Great Britain’ points out that DB schemes have grown exponentially in recent years.

  • 3 weeks ago | corporate-adviser.com | Emma Simon

    WTW has appointed Imran Qureshi to be its global retirement leader. Qureshi’s appointment follows the retirementof Marco Boschetti. Qureshi will continue to hold his role as WTW’s North America geography leader and sit on the company’s executive team. As a result of this appointment Emory Todd will success Qureshi as the integrated & global solutions (IGS) business leader, with Michelle Acciavatti replacing Todd as North America HWC leader.

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8 Dec 20

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9 Dec 19

Looking for case studies to talk about what funds/ shares they invest in. Very simple - just five questions to answer. (need be Wednesday) Can be done by email and anonymised if prefer. DM me if you can help and pls retweet. #journorequest

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8 Jul 19

#Journorequests: Hello looking to talk to ISA and/ or pension investors about what funds/ shares they have bought. What have been good (or terrible) buys? How easy is the process? Happy to keep people anonymous if prefer. pls DM me if can help. Pls retweet.