Altmann was wrong to criticise IDS for his resignation says industry

Michael Klimes
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The pensions minister's comments on Iain Duncan Smith's resignation were too personal and unprofessional according to a PP survey.

Many saw Altmann's behaviour as unprofessional but a portion of respondents praised her honesty. Elsewhere a majority of respondents admitted they did not know what smart beta was and most peopl...

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