Monthly Archives: September 2023
LGPS has its chance to shine – it should take it.
Amidst the angst that surrounds private sector workplace pensions , there is an oasis of calm – LGPS. LGPS swerved LDI, got the turbo-charge from surging interest rates and is now looking in embarrassingly good health. Unlike other public sector … Continue reading
An employee whose job was to be sacked
Customer service has improved little in the last fourty years. This story demonstrates the high standards that once existed in one of our leading Department Stores. Continue reading
Justice for most mis-sold steelworkers is still over the horizon
In his/her own words, here is a complaint from a steelworker dealing with the Financial Ombudsman. Hope someone corrects me with the below but my take on my ‘agreed mis selling’ pension redress status ends with… Me asking for sight … Continue reading
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If I’m found selling crypto on Insta- please report me
People are reporting getting direct messages from people on Instagram claiming to be me. They’re not me . I’m not selling crypto-currency. I don’t use Instagram very much and was surprised to find that there are many different versions of … Continue reading
Understanding other people’s priorities – Chris Parrott
I’t’s Chris Parrott’s turn on Darren and Nico’s podcast. Chris and Darren are best mates and it turns out they are planning a roadtrip in the States to watch NFL . Which might lead you to think that this … Continue reading
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Government get small pots consolidation right- almost!
Small pension pots get a “central consolidator” – payroll breathe easy! In the blog above , I congratulated Government on taking a decision on how it intended to deal with the small pots problem. But we are still a long … Continue reading
Jonathan “Geek” – pensions awareness 2023- Tues 5th – 10am
Use this link for direct access to the event Pension PlayPen supports Pension Awareness and we have done for as long as Jonathan and Rachel have been promoting it through the Pension Geeks. Although the exact date of Pension Awareness … Continue reading
Paul Trickett loses his long battle with cancer
There have been two people we have been praying for – Fraser and Paul, both have left us in a week . Paul Trickett is dead . After many years struggling with cancer, his fight is over. Paul Trickett began … Continue reading