Monthly Archives: June 2023

Is this the way to invest capital productively?

Posted on June 4, 2023 by henry tapper

There’s a lot of talk about superfunds over the past few weeks. Here is a superfund that has already been created and is “oven ready”. I am a 61-year-old with a pension pot, considering how my money can work as … Continue reading →

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“Annuity or drawdown” – Playpen coffee with Billy Burrows

Posted on June 4, 2023 by henry tapper

Billy is an enthusiast for income in retirement and a hero for AgeWage as a result. The Pension PlayPen will always have time for his views.   Register now to ensure you have the link to Billy’s session.

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I don’t want “active” or “passive” – I want value for my money Stuart!

Posted on June 4, 2023 by henry tapper

Stuart Kirk , the journalist who fell out with ESG and the industry it has spawned is now being controversial for a living (rather than a sacking). This week’s FT column finds him falling out with himself for being active … Continue reading →

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A pension’s for life…Simon Kew on VFM

Posted on June 4, 2023 by henry tapper

Simon Kew appeared on this week’s VFM Podcast which coincided with him starting a new job as head of market engagement at Broadstone and with me bumping into him at an industry event. Simon has been the stalwart of the … Continue reading →

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How pooling can deliver VFM – Chris Sier looks at Border to Coast.

Posted on June 3, 2023 by henry tapper

.This article first appeared in IPE and is written by AgeWage co-founder Dr Chris Sier. Chris sent it to me to remind a friend of mine, instrumental in setting up LGPS pools of what best practice looks like. Last week … Continue reading →

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PLSA Edinburgh – do we merit managing other people’s money?

Posted on June 3, 2023 by henry tapper

I’m going up to Edinburgh on Tuesday to the PLSA conference, my train ticket up cost £32, down £35 and I’m staying in student accommodation. Thanks to the PLSA for letting me cover the event from the press room, I … Continue reading →

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Why pension AVCs are back as a top employee benefit.

Posted on June 3, 2023 by henry tapper

  There are a number of reasons why AVCs are increasingly popular to members of occupational schemes, most of them come down to a dirty three-letter word – TAX. A sensational tax product TAX- Budget changes mean that saving more … Continue reading →

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Rob Reid – Rob Reid – Rob Reid – Rob Reid

Posted on June 2, 2023 by henry tapper

I only know two Partick Thistle fans, one is Andy Young and the other is Rob Reid. If you have been round long in pensions – you’ll know Rob Reid too. Thanks to Andy for the link to the Partick … Continue reading →

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Can we repurpose the employer covenant adviser?

Posted on June 2, 2023 by henry tapper

Not so long ago, any pensions award ceremony had a category to “recognise” the employer covenant adviser whose job it was to tell the trustees the likelihood of an employer going bust. The Pensions Regulator went through a phase when  … Continue reading →

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All or nothing – teacher’s pay and pensions.

Posted on June 2, 2023 by henry tapper

Yesterday’s pension story in the FT was about how the Government is putting up the cost of funding teaching staff to be in the teacher’s pension and the impact it will have on universities who use this scheme for staff … Continue reading →

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