Goode news: British pension reform
Article Abstract:
Pension law reform is being called for in Britain resulting from the Robert Maxwell debacle in which the pension funds of the late financier's companies were gutted. Differing factions on the issue are trying to influence Roy Goode, who is reviewing British pension law.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The pensioners' plight: after Maxwell
Article Abstract:
Maxwell's theft of company pension funds may result in a complete or 70% loss of retirement pension for about 5,000 former employees. They hope to convince the Department of Trade and Industry to compensate them for their losses.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Off their bikes: pensions
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Britain will equalize the retirement ages of men and women, which are respectively 65 and 60. The aged population is working less, as they have more money thanks to pensions, and they are considered less desirable by employers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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