Heroes & Villains of 2010: Pensions

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In the spirit of the traditional Christmas panto, we have come up with our definitive list of heroes and villains of the pensions world for 2010. Question is: Do you agree with us?

Heroes Steve Webb The role of pensions minister has always been considered something of a short straw when it comes to being handed a role in the Cabinet. But Lib Dem Steve Webb has taken the challenge and run with it. Described by various industry commentators as an ‘expert', the 'great reformer' and, rather oddly, a 'pensions minister who actually understands pensions', Webb has presided over a raft of earth-shaking pensions changes whilst managing to obtain the general approval of almost everyone.   David Pitt-Watson Deloitte adviser Pitt-Watson's report for the Royal ...

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