Aston Villa signs HSBC for stakeholder pensions

HSBC Bank has been selected as the supplier of stakeholder pensions for Aston Villa Football Club. Harpal Karlcut, head of life, health and pensions at HSBC Bank, says, "Aston Villa has taken an early lead by offering its employees a stakeholder pension. Even better, the club is topping up employee's contributions. The club's high profile example will encourage other local businesses to act as good employers and set up and contribute towards stakeholder pensions for their staff." Aston Villa's finance director, Mark Ansell added, "HSBC were chosen as advisers following presentati...