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Posted: 3rd May 2019

Do pensions better: free event for employers

Hear direct from the government’s advice service, experts in financial services and fintech and a University of Edinburgh researcher on how you can improve pension provision for you and your employees.

Dr Lynne Robertson-Rose of the University of Edinburgh introduces a one-hour seminar helping you increase pension scheme engagement. She will share the latest research on how employer practices influence employees’ financial behaviour.

Panel discussion will feature:

  • Ed Owens of Pension Wise, the government’s pension advice service
  • Gavin Marshall, Senior Financial Wellbeing Consultant at HSBC
  • Manuel Peleteiro, fintech specialist and CEO of Inbest

Evidence shows that poor financial wellbeing can lead to reduced productivity and increased staff turnover. This event will explore issues facing employers and point you to further sources of support and advice.

Event details:

Wednesday 15 May 17:00–18:00 followed by refreshments and networking

Informatics Forum, the University of Edinburgh, EH8 9AB

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