Opinion

Speaking at the NAPF Annual Conference yesterday, Bob Geldof, explained to delegates why, after 40 years in rock ‘n' roll, he had landed up speaking to a bunch of pension geeks.

Why attempts to ‘sex up’ pensions flexibilities are wrong and confusing

Jack Jones says the annuity market should have been reformed, not ditched

Raj Mody discusses how investment portfolios should reflect a changing world

Helen Morrissey says the London Mayor's criticism of public sector schemes was unfair

JLT’s Mark Wood says annuities will make a comeback and equity release will surge, but retirees will not be better off

David Weeks says guidance must serve savers, not the industry

PP editor Helen Morrissey says many simply can't afford to retire

Natasha Browne says member-nominated trustees should continue to play a role

The industry is panicked by all the reforms unleashed in the Budget 2014, but AE is well under way. This is one area in which it can sit back and rest assured it has done enough to make the initiative work