Tim Sharp

Defined Contribution

TUC: Default retirement pathways key to generating retirement income

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said more must be done to develop default pathways so defined contribution (DC) savers have enough to live on in retirement.

clock 04 September 2017 • 2 min read

Defined Benefit

What should be the priority for DB reform?

A panel at Pensions and Benefits UK discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the DB system. Michael Klimes reports

clock 03 July 2017 • 4 min read

Defined Contribution

Policymakers need to tackle pensions insecurity

Tim Sharp says in the battle for decent jobs, decent and secure pensions are essential.

clock 01 June 2017 • 3 min read

Law and Regulation

TUC: Triple lock must be maintained after snap election

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for the triple lock on the state pension to be maintained by whoever wins the general election.

clock 03 May 2017 • 2 min read

Defined Contribution

Should there be a minimum retirement income to access freedoms?

Ever since Freedom and Choice there have been worries people could spend their pension savings too early on. Michael Klimes considers a way to prevent this

clock 14 February 2017 • 4 min read

Law and Regulation

Does auto-enrolment need to be more flexible to be sustained during Brexit?

Economic uncertainty is expected to grow while the UK leaves the European Union, which could make it harder to increase auto-enrolment contribution rates. Michael Klimes asks if more flexibility is needed

clock 30 January 2017 • 7 min read
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