Professorial Lecture - Professor Patrick Ring

Glasgow Caledonian University

People and Pensions: Why personal finance is complicated and what we can do about it.

The Lantern, Annie Lennox Building, Glasgow Caledonian University

Join us on April 21, as Professor Patrick Ring gives a public lecture exploring why personal finance is so complex, and what can be done to better support people planning their financial futures.In this lecture, Professor Ring will reflect on how his interest in pensions and personal finance developed, and how his research has charted some of the key issues facing consumers when navigating pensions, financial advice, and long-term financial decision-making.The professorial lecture, titled ‘People and Pensions: Why personal finance is complicated and what we can do about it’, will take place at Glasgow Caledonian University from 5:30pm – 6:30pmProfessor Ring’s research and teaching focuses on pensions, financial regulation and personal finance, with a particular interest in issues of risk and trust. Much of his work explores the challenges consumers face when dealing with their finances and financial futures, and he has published widely across social policy, finance, risk and consumer journals.The lecture will discuss the recent history of pension provision and the regulation of financial advice, the challenges individuals face when considering their financial futures, and the importance of risk, trust and security in financial services. It will also explore current developments in regulation and technology, and the extent to which these may offer solutions in an increasingly complicated and uncertain financial world.This lecture will appeal to anyone working in, or interested in, consumer and personal finance — including those in the financial services sector, consumer groups, fintech organisations, policymakers, and members of the public with an interest in personal finance.We look forward to welcoming you to our Glasgow campus on April 21 with registration from 5pm

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