When only 8 to 15 mega-trusts dominate the entire defined contribution (DC) and LGPS landscape, peer-group risk may override manager…
This is clearly a serious story about institutional accountability, bankruptcy and the treatment of former employees. But, although the immediate…
Here's another way for a pension fund to get in the soup. https://bayourenaissanceman.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-catholic-clergy-sex-abuse-scandal.html
I had earlier today read a medical research article reporting on a Japanese study that found that “supercentenarians” — those…
Monthly Archives: March 2024
(SELFIES v PENSIONS) – The cowman and the farmer should be friends
Taking on Arun’s challenge Let’s not mince about here, Arun is looking to big-up his SELFIE so I thought I’d take up the challenge as a fan of Pensions. For SELFIE info – click here. Unsurprisingly the score was -2 … Continue reading
Purge this consultation constipation.
It’s good to see someone else venting spleen at the pusillanimous retreat into consultation rather than action. It is frustrating that Regulators think they can get away with it and even more frustrating that they do! Two years ago, … Continue reading
Chancellor commits to five more years of triple lock.
Conservatives to retain UK pension triple lock in manifesto https://t.co/9bGQhKY5NG via @ft — Josephine Cumbo (@JosephineCumbo) March 25, 2024 This is by far and away the most important statement made by this Government on its future intentions for pensioners. It … Continue reading
Paying off WASPI – is this about our kids or our men?
This is not a pro or anti WASPI blog, it is a place where different people’s vies can be heard and provided they are put in a fair and reasonable way, I am happy to accommodate views on all sides … Continue reading
Putting members first. A proposal for the taxation of pension surpluses
My good friend “Pension Oldie” picked up on my blog yesterday about the pension surpluses currently being enjoyed by the trustees but not the sponsors or members of the BP and Shell pension schemes – and many more (mine included). … Continue reading
There is nothing wrong with public compassion.
I don’t want to trivialise privacy but I laughed at this tweet as I shuddered at my voyeuristic complicity . “Shortly our 24/7 live coverage will cross to London where we have reporters outside seven Royal locations, all of whom … Continue reading
WASPI’s only a partial claim for equal pension rights
I wonder how many men reading this article feel they owe women some of their pension? This article argues that we have ignored household income in thinking about pensions and this has been to the detriment of British women. It … Continue reading
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Orkney MP secures BP a 3 hour pension debate – DWP mulls further consultations
Parliament is the proper debating chamber to resolve the big issues on pensions. There will be a three hour debate in the commons, thanks to the courageous efforts of Scottish MP Alistair Carmichael, a debate on behalf of all … Continue reading
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Scottish teachers' pay increases, such as the recent multi-year agreement negotiated via the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) covering…