Monthly Archives: May 2023
Capita’s clients are not forensic data scientists!
It seems odd to me that regulators, police, ICO, action fraud aren’t the ones investigating what has been stolen. Writing letters to the clients of the victim of the crime asking them to work out what was stolen doesn’t feel … Continue reading
Moral Hazard haunts the corridors of power
I read this morning some more of a plan to mandate pensions to invest in the less liquid opportunities presented to them in the UK. We know the plan – it involves our savings and it is a hot topic … Continue reading
We all live on Coronation Street
I went to breakfast with my friend John at Beppes early this morning and when I got home for the 9 am meeting, Carter Lane had become Coronation Street. We now live in a gated community Up by Samuel Johnson’s … Continue reading
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AI has killed the sacred text – there will be no more bibles.
I used to write chapters for Tolleys and other “bibles” for people who line their offices with books in the hope of being “erudite” (or want to be seen to be). I doubt much I wrote was read and if … Continue reading
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Stefan Lundbergh – why the watchdog’s got it wrong on pension projections
Do you think that historical volatility of a fund is a good predictor of its future returns? Stefan Lundberg doesn’t – but apparently the UK FRC does. Here is a blog on how good intentions by a regulator can … Continue reading
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The fearful world of PASA
I can’t claim to have been more than a spectator at the PASA Conference. I could and perhaps should have taken a stand and sold my wares alongside tech behemoths like Bravura or rising stars kike Knowa. But the … Continue reading
Capita and their clients – there but for the grace of God…
Spare a thought for Capita staff , spending much of the weekend working out what has been hacked from the three servers reportedly impacted. If you are a data controller, you probably depend on organisations such as Capita to manage … Continue reading
The great DBate; Steve Hodder in conversation – 10.30 today!
It’s the hottest question in pensions, one that’s exercising the Bank of England , the PRA , TPR and should be exercising you today. I’ll be putting the tough questions to LCP’s Steve Hodder, the man who spoke for LCP … Continue reading
Could we stomach Aussie rules in UK pensions?
Australian regulation is as hard as its sport. It’s coming to a regulator near you. Read this blog and ask yourself whether we want regulators’ that influence or whether Aussie rules , overstep the mark. This is the … Continue reading