Monthly Archives: September 2023
The pension of Mum and Dad? Steve Webb on Generation Rent.
I do not know if Sir Steve Webb is going to be a renter in his retirement but I think it unlikely. Unless he gets severely unlucky in his late career I suspect that his children will enjoy visiting him … Continue reading
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Lady Lucy and the otters of Hurley
I am a great fan of the Berkshire village of Hurley, a picture postcard kind of place where my boat – Lady Lucy has sat for many decades. I am a fan too of its residents that include the Freebody’s … Continue reading
WTW ‘s “golden opportunity” – to put into practice what Mansion House preaches
I am surprised and pleased that Willis Towers Watson have come out in support of the Mansion House reforms as a pension reset. It has published its various responses in one place and I will digging into some of them … Continue reading
Damian Stancombe – feeling good about winding down
I struggle to pin down what make Damian Stancombe such an engaging character. He has become a pensions celebrity without ever pinning his colours to any particular mast and it’s hard to work out what exactly he does. In his … Continue reading
Investment transfer market needs a regulatory crackdown
Interviewed by the Financial Times https://t.co/7tGzD4fcFF — Henry Tapper (@henryhtapper) September 9, 2023 I had thought to post Simon’s original blog about his treatment as he tried to transfer his pension savings from one wealth platform to another. But I … Continue reading
The PPF has the key role in determining DB options going forward.
British MPs will today hear evidence from pension industry executives on the £1.5trn defined benefit pension market. Topics to be covered include funding levels and government efforts to redirect pension investment to help economic growth.https://t.co/lWCXsZIeQh — Josephine Cumbo (@JosephineCumbo) September … Continue reading
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Smitherenes! Andrew Smithers at the Pension PlayPen – Tues 10.30 am
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Enthusiasm can get you there – LGPS at LGC Leeds
I was sitting at a reception at the end of a packed day of debate that included a dance class and intense discussion. Into the room walked Tom McPhail – looking bemused. Within minutes he was listening to a … Continue reading
8%+ increase is great news for pensions and pensioners
The Treasury is planning to honour the Triple Lock on pension increases again this year which (according to the FT) will lead to more than 8% higher state pensions for those 66 or more. The rise comes on top of … Continue reading
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Investments in Leeds – bankruptcy in Birmingham – the two worlds of LGPS!
I am currently the guest of the Local Government Chronicle in a very nice hotel in a not very nice bit of Leeds. The hotel’s a bit above my pay grade but I’m here to speak about topical pension issues … Continue reading
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