Monthly Archives: October 2019
Thumbs up for PLSA’s Retirement Living Standards
It’s a shame that the timing of the PLSA’s big reveal coincided with the announcement of the Brexit agreement. It hasn’t got much airplay and frankly- even the PLSA annual conference seemed a little underwhelmed. The PLSA have launched a … Continue reading
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Tagged #PLSAannual19, AgeWage, pension, PLSA, Retirement Living Standards
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“I’ve a PHD in economics – not gloomy economics” Wilson at #PLSAannual19
Our great cities aren’t overbuilt but under demolished- says Nigel Wilson of @LGIM #PLSAannual19 pic.twitter.com/qAeQWimbvz — Pension Plowman (@henryhtapper) October 16, 2019 For me the highlight of day one of the PLSA Annual Conference was Nigel Wilson’s keynote – “The … Continue reading
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Tagged #PLSAannual19, CEO, Nigel Wilson, Patient Capital, pensions, PLSA, Social impact
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Democratising pensions in Manchester
Diverse accross the ages The pictures above are from the library supplied journalists by the PLSA, they are what the PLSA would like you to think they are about, and yesterday’s sessions really were about youth. But young is as … Continue reading
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Tagged #, Manchester, pensions, PLSA, Salford, You and Yours
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The north east rises #PLSAannual19
Who,d have thunk it #PLSAannual19 pic.twitter.com/knsWf49DYg — Pension Plowman (@henryhtapper) October 16, 2019 I’d come expecting what I’d left behind in 2005, a diet of DB . By the end of day one I’ve only been to one session aimed … Continue reading
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Up in Manchester for #PLSAannual19
Well I’m up in rainy Manchester in my AirBnB just off Canal Street in Manchester, thinking of how to spend the two and a half days of #PLSAannual most constructively. I’ve gratefully accepted the PLSA’s offer of a press pass … Continue reading
IFAs are living the life of Woodford
Having spent nearly 24 hours somewhere in a field hotel in Hampshire, I am seriously worried about the complacency of IFAs. Indulged beyond measure, flattered by the fund managers that pay their bills seem oblivious to the conflicts of interests … Continue reading
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Tagged IFA, Investment, life of Woodford, Neil Woodford, Woodford
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Why this pensions bill matters
A Pensions Schemes Bill has been included in the Queen’s Speech , which lays out the legislative plans for the forthcoming parliamentary session. This bill includes legislation to enable the pensions dashboard and collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes to … Continue reading
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Tagged Boris Johnson, CDC, consolidation, Pensions Dashboard, Queen, Queen's Speech, WASPI
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Will Aussies dare compare their pensions?
In Australia, “disappointing” superannuation funds are baulking at a comparison tool. https://t.co/MhkGekqX8i — Josephine Cumbo (@JosephineCumbo) October 14, 2019 It’s a big question in the UK too. “Never mind the value, keep giving us your money” is the key message … Continue reading
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Big week for politics – big week for pensions
Things will come to a head this week. For Guy Opperman today will either be the day his Pensions Bill will make it into the Queens Speech or his first term in office will be remembered as “close but … Continue reading
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Tagged AgeWage, Boris, Brexit, pensions, Pensions Bill, Quietroom, Straits of Hormuz
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The threat of innovation to UK financial services
UK financial services is one of Britain’s great wealth generators. The FCA concluded in its asset management study that the average fund manager was working to a 36% margin. Ferraris and Lamborghinis provide commonplace transport to our financial elite and … Continue reading