The most influential people in pensions. What you said…

PP asked its readers who they thought the three most influential pensions people are

Hope William-Smith
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Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman
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Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman

Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman is the most influential figure in pensions, according to PP readers.

In Professional Pensions' Pension Buzz poll this week, respondents were asked to list the three people they felt had the biggest influence on the industry. Opperman took a strong lead with 26 vo...

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