Andy Agathangelou
Transparency Task Force publishes FCA 'wish list'
TTF wants greater consumer protection
Transparency Task Force publishes open letter to PM following meeting on pension scams
The Transparency Task Force (TTF) has published an open letter to prime minister Boris Johnson asking him to take a personal interest in pension scam problems and push for legislative flexibilities for scam victims.
Regulators have not yet got to grips with how to close down crooks, warns TTF
The Transparency Task Force (TTF) has questioned whether the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is “fit for purpose” following years of concern relating to the manner in which it exercises its investigative powers.
WPC confirms inquiry into impact of freedoms; Scams to top extensive agenda
Pensions scams will be the key focus in the first part of a Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) inquiry reviewing the impact of the introduction of pension freedoms five years on.
WPC chairman to seek transfer pause where scams suspected
Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) chairman Stephen Timms will table an amendment to the Pension Schemes Bill to allow schemes to pause transfers when a scam is suspected.
Parliamentary group launches to step up action on pension scams
The new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pension Scams has had its inaugural meeting in parliament to outline its priorities for boosting public awareness around scam risks.
Transparency failings blamed on 'operationally inefficient' industry
The WPC's cost and transparency inquiry reveals it is impossible to know exactly how much consumers and trustees are paying in charges. Victoria Ticha takes a closer look
Transparency Task Force names John Howard as advisory board chairman
John Howard has been appointed founding chairman of the Transparency Task Force's (TTF) newly-formed advisory board.
CMA report 'pragmatic and realistic' while mandatory tendering 'will bring better value'
Proposals for mandatory tendering of fiduciary management services, as well as additional guidance for trustees, have been welcomed by industry commentators albeit with some caution.
Transparency Task Force calls for IA's Cummings to apologise over 'offensive' Loch Ness fees comments
Gina Miller and others deserve ‘apology…public recognition and thanks’
How DC fund charges will become more transparent
From 3 January next year, firms looking after DC members' money will need to comply with new disclosure requirements. James Phillips reports.
Lack of transparency in pension fund investments will 'lead to civil unrest'
The combination of lack of trust, poor transparency, and inadequate retirement funds will cause "civil unrest" in the next few decades, Andy Agathangelou warns.
Transparency Task Force to audit financial sector's codes of conduct
The Transparency Task Force (TTF) has launched an independent audit of over 50 professional bodies' codes of conduct in order to understand efforts being made to improve professional standards.
Transparency Task Force seeks 'progressive' asset managers
The Transparency Task Force (TTF) has launched a team to highlight what it recognises as "progressive" active managers (PAMs), who drive good practice in the industry.
IA advisory board member takes aim at trade body's transparency plans
Andy Agathangelou has expressed concern the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) could allow the Investment Association (IA) to write its own cost disclosure rules.
Time for change on fees
An LCP report shows current fund charging strategies do not serve schemes well. Helen Morrissey looks at the issue
TTF calls on MPs to launch costs inquiry
Members of the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) have been urged to set up a broad inquiry into hidden costs and charges faced by pension schemes.
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.
MPs urged to probe costs and charges
The Transparency Taskforce (TTF) has called on the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) to establish an inquiry into costs and charges for savers.
Transparency Task Force founder launches technology group
A collaborative group aimed at helping the industry adapt to technological change has been established by the Transparency Task Force (TTF) founding chairman, (pictured above) Andy Agathangelou.
Industry calls for scrapping of asset manager bonuses
Industry officials have called for asset manager reward systems to be axed in favour of higher flat salaries, in order to discourage short-termism.
Hidden fees are the 'Loch Ness Monster of investments', says IA
There is “zero evidence” to support the “hidden fees hysteria” that unknown costs are damaging pension funds, the Investment Association (IA) has argued.
Agathangelou leaves CIPP and Friends of Auto Enrolment
Andy Agathangelou has left the Friends of Auto Enrolment (FAE) two and half years after founding the association for the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).
Fawcett defends secretive IA transparency board meetings
The chair of the Investment Association's (IA) advisory board into cost transparency has hit back at criticism over the decision to keep its discussions confidential.
