Pensions reform is in the air. Jim Connolly and Dermot O'Leary will look at common questions where the answers are likely to change over the next few years
- How can I squeeze the pips of the tax rules?
- How does my divorce affect my Pension?
- Can I manage my pension myself?
- What should I do with my Defined Benefit – stay or go?
- Will I get my State Pension?
- How quickly is Ireland’s population greying?
- Can the Irish government afford your state pension?
The Speakers:
Jim Connolly is a well-known and outspoken commentator in the pensions industry and has a reputation for challenging the norm. He joined Goodbody in 2015 having previously held senior positions with PwC and Standard Life. He is a Pensioneer Trustee and was voted Irish Pensions Personality of the Year at the Irish Pension Awards in November 2015.
Dermot O'Leary is Chief Economist with Goodbody Stockbrokers, a position he has held since November 2004. He is responsible for the economics output of the research department. This role entails providing commentary and analysis for a large range of domestic and international clients through regular research reports and briefings. He is also a member of the company’s asset allocation committee. During Ireland’s adjustment programme with the EU/IMF, he was a regular private sector participant in the missions. He is a regular contributor to economic debate in the domestic and international media (cited in the Financial Times, New York Times, Irish Times, among others) and author of a journal paper on deleveraging. He has been the Number 1 Irish Economist in the annual Extel awards for the past three years.