Blueprint for a simplified state pension

alison o'connell

There are alternatives to the current complicated state pension system. Alison O'Connell outlines the options

The Pension Policy Institute (PPI) is an organisation in inverse proportion to the issues it seeks to explore. Operating in a small set of offices buried within Kings College in London, the think-tank's established aim is to be nothing less than the authoritative voice on pensions in the UK. Institute director since it was formed in 2002 is trained actuary Alison O'Connell. With two other full-time researchers, a single administrator and assorted temporary staff drafted in when needed she produces a steady stream of briefing documents and research. Work from the think-tank on issues as d...