Trial of the Century: Consultants fight back
At the PB Show, three consultants stood ‘in the dock’ to defend against allegations of overcharging. Taha Lokhandwala reports
There was standing room only by the time the Trial of the Century session at the Pensions and Benefits Show began. Three consultants stood in a mock-trial to be judged by the audience.
Representing the actuarial profession was Aon Hewitt Partner Paul McGlone. Answering for administration was Barnett Waddingham partner Paul Latimer. Defending investment consultants was Xafinity investment...
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