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James Phillips

James Phillips

James Phillips was formerly deputy editor at PP between August 2019 and January 2022. He first joined the brand in the role of correspondent, which he held from June 2016 until December 2017. He was then senior correspondent from December 2017 until January 2019 and news editor from January 2019 to August 2019.

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DB funding - November 2021: Surplus drops £33bn

PPF 7800 finds a big fall in funding over November but aggregate surplus remains

clock 14 December 2021 • 7 min read
Asset managers urged to give schemes more voting control

Investment

Asset managers urged to give schemes more voting control

More transparency and action urged in letter from Guy Opperman and stewardship group

clock 08 December 2021 • 3 min read
PPF: Bond allocation nears three-quarters of DB assets

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PPF: Bond allocation nears three-quarters of DB assets

Increasing maturity and scheme funding levels are behind de-risking trend

clock 07 December 2021 • 4 min read
Former Willis president and Axa CEO named chair of Nest

Appointments

Former Willis president and Axa CEO named chair of Nest

Brendan McCafferty takes on the role in February for a five-year term

clock 03 December 2021 • 3 min read
'They know they're safe': How the PPF supports members

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'They know they're safe': How the PPF supports members

James Phillips speaks to Sara Protheroe about making a PPF transition a positive experience

clock 03 December 2021 • 12 min read
How the PPF supported me to start my own business

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How the PPF supported me to start my own business

Ex-Woolworths employee, now businessman, Brian Bower, tells PP about his PPF experience

clock 03 December 2021 • 6 min read
Pension cold-callers fined £140,000 in ICO's biggest fine

Law and Regulation

Pension cold-callers fined £140,000 in ICO's biggest fine

EB Associates used lead generators to ‘try and bypass the law’, ICO says

clock 02 December 2021 • 1 min read
Why TPR's stronger powers could be a boon, not a threat

Law and Regulation

Why TPR's stronger powers could be a boon, not a threat

While worries are high, experts believe the new powers could strengthen protections

clock 02 December 2021 • 6 min read
Superfund news is good, but real test is member outcomes

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Superfund news is good, but real test is member outcomes

James Phillips says superfunds will provide a good alternative in the right circumstances

clock 01 December 2021 • 2 min read
First superfund clients to transfer from Easter 2022

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First superfund clients to transfer from Easter 2022

Clearance applications and statutory notices to members will push transfers to Q2

clock 01 December 2021 • 3 min read
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