Independence avoids conflicts of interest

James Kavanagh of Trustee Decisions says pension scheme trustees must operate independently and impartially

James Kavanagh of Trustee Decisions

Trustee Decisions provides impartial and independent trusteeship as well as advice to private and public group pension schemes.

Explaining what it means to be independent, managing director James Kavanagh said: “Quite simply, to be impartial in your trusteeship and to be independent of any conflict of interest. Many occupational pension schemes in Ireland have well-placed trustee professionals, but if you look closely, you can see the same firm through the corporate veil is ...