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Rodda takes over from Dromey as shadow pensions minister
Rodda takes over from Dromey as shadow pensions minister

Matt Rodda has taken over the role of shadow pensions minister from Jack Dromey following a Labour frontbench reshuffle.

  • Appointments
  • 08 January 2021
Alex Cunningham resigns as shadow pensions minister
Alex Cunningham resigns as shadow pensions minister

Shadow pensions minister Alex Cunningham has resigned from his post, his office has confirmed to Professional Pensions.

  • Appointments
  • 05 January 2018
Top analysis of 2017: Plumbers' pension plight and BA judgement
Top analysis of 2017: Plumbers' pension plight and BA judgement

What were the most read analysis articles on Professional Pensions over the last 12 months? Here are the top stories of the year

  • Industry
  • 28 December 2017
Cunningham: CDC is a 'prize waiting on the statute book'
Cunningham: CDC is a 'prize waiting on the statute book'

The government needs to take "decisive action" and make provision for collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes, the shadow pensions minister has argued.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 28 November 2017
Political party conference round-up
Political party conference round-up

Michael Klimes takes a look at what politicians said about pensions at this year's party conferences

  • Industry
  • 09 October 2017
Labour backs collective DC to give certainty and control to savers
Labour backs collective DC to give certainty and control to savers

Labour will call for collective defined contribution (DC) schemes in order to protect savers against longevity risk and costs, the party has announced.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 26 September 2017
FCA's 'watered-down' report doesn't go far enough on transparency, say critics
FCA's 'watered-down' report doesn't go far enough on transparency, say critics

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) final report on its asset management study has been dubbed a turning point for cost transparency, but some have warned its actions are lacking.

  • Investment
  • 29 June 2017
This is the watershed moment for transparency, the government must act now
This is the watershed moment for transparency, the government must act now

Shadow pensions minister Alex Cunningham says the FCA's final report on the asset management market is a turning point and urges the government to take action

  • Investment
  • 28 June 2017
Government to tackle scams, charges and transparency 'very soon'
Government to tackle scams, charges and transparency 'very soon'

The government is planning to release proposals on pension scams, reducing fees and charges, and improving transparency "very soon", according to Richard Harrington.

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  • 28 March 2017
Trustees need 'more support and skills' to hold consultants to account
Trustees need 'more support and skills' to hold consultants to account

The quality of trustees must improve so they can better govern and challenge their advisers, according to a panel of MPs and experts, including the shadow pensions minister.

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  • 22 March 2017
Member nominated trustees must be supported
Member nominated trustees must be supported

Janice Turner looks at a recent Parliamentary debate on the role of member nominated trustees in master trusts.

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  • 13 February 2017
Government to consult on pension cost disclosure this year
Government to consult on pension cost disclosure this year

Work and pensions minister Damian Green has confirmed the government will consult on hidden costs and charges later this year.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 31 January 2017
Shadow minister: Savers need to understand 'every dot and jut' of costs
Shadow minister: Savers need to understand 'every dot and jut' of costs

Alex Cunningham, the shadow pensions minister, speaks to James Phillips about his new brief, auto-enrolment, and DB deficits

  • Law and Regulation
  • 23 January 2017
Government to implement FCA's cost transparency proposals
Government to implement FCA's cost transparency proposals

Pensions minister Richard Harrington has said the government will work with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to improve transparency of pension costs.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 10 January 2017
Labour names Alex Cunningham as shadow pensions minister
Labour names Alex Cunningham as shadow pensions minister

The MP for Stockton North, Alex Cunningham, has been appointed as shadow pensions minister.

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  • 14 October 2016

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