Paul Maynard: Member outcomes, investment and consolidation are priorities

New pensions minister delivers his inaugural speech at the PP Investment Conference

Jasmine Urquhart
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Minister for pensions Paul Maynard: focus on value for members, consolidation and investment opportunities will be key focus areas (Image source: DWP)
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Minister for pensions Paul Maynard: focus on value for members, consolidation and investment opportunities will be key focus areas (Image source: DWP)

A focus on value and consolidation, “boosting member benefits” and investing in productive finance will be key focus areas of pensions going forward, pensions minister Paul Maynard has said.

Speaking at today's (23 November) Professional Pensions Investment Conference, Maynard set out his direction of travel for the pensions industry which involves "shifting the dial" from cost to valu...

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