Today at the NAPF annual conference – October 16 edition

The National Association of Pension Funds Annual Conference 2014 in Liverpool was in full swing today, with panel discussions on auto-enrolment, collective defined contribution, independent governance committees, to name just a few.

The day kicked off early, with what I can imagine to be a few sore heads, with a session on SME auto-enrolment.

Representatives from Nails Inc, Interconnect IT and General Welding Supplies explained their AE experience – and did not paint the prettiest of pictures.

The SMEs were unsure which providers would take their business and said AE websites could be clearer.

Smaller employers discussing auto-enrolment: "unfortunately google doesn't have all the answers" #NAPFannual

— Richard Wilson (@richardjswilson) October 16, 2014

Conflicting messages from providers. NEST said to Interconnect IT 'come back when you reach your staging date'. #NAPFannual

— Kate Boyle (@KateBoylePR) October 16, 2014

But...

Nail Inc told by their providers. 'You should have come to us a year ago' #NAPFannual

— Kate Boyle (@KateBoylePR) October 16, 2014

Val Allen of General Welding Supplies told delegates that having to re-enrol staff every three years was an admin "nightmare".

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