Robin Ellison: Magnolias, VfM and brand value

PP’s regular columnist discusses value for money and the value of brands in pensions

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In the latest in his series of monthly columns for Professional Pensions, Robin Ellison discusses VfM, horticulture, the latest pension acronyms and pensions in film.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has announced with some glee it has fined a pension fund for not demonstrating that it is value for money (Poor-value schemes are wound up as TPR takes tough action, 14...

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