Monthly Archives: June 2024

The very real threat to Thames Water’s pension schemes

Posted on June 2, 2024 by henry tapper

The most telling detail of the picture below is in the caption Jo and Gill’s story is about the impact of the write down of the value of Thames Water in the USS pension portfolio, but what about the Thames … Continue reading →

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Accountability (for when the sh*t hits the fan)

Posted on June 2, 2024 by henry tapper

I listened this morning to a VFM podcast that really matters – 20 minutes too long but full of insight John Greenwood talks about what workplace pensions have actually done in terms of pot size, actually do in helping you … Continue reading →

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Everton should count itself lucky to avoid 777

Posted on June 1, 2024 by henry tapper

Everton have been jilted by 777 Partners who failed to show up with their long-awaited takeover bid , the deadline for which was earlier this morning. We should not be surprised. 777 are the tip of a fast melting iceberg … Continue reading →

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Step forward – Martin the Terrible – small pots Czar.

Posted on June 1, 2024 by henry tapper

Martin Freeman (the pension one)  has – for as long as I’ve known him , been able to speak his mind. But -until now- he has worked for companies where he has had to keep those conversations to himself. I’ve … Continue reading →

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EyeBio’s eye-watering returns for investors

Posted on June 1, 2024 by henry tapper

Yesterday I was sent an article in the Times for comment https://t.co/wcuAbcWwRG “Pension funds are stuck in a rut of fixed-income investments that return poor value. They are missing the possibility of material returns available to those willing to invest … Continue reading →

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Ballie Gifford booted out of Edinburgh and Hays’ book fairs

Posted on June 1, 2024 by henry tapper

Am I allowed, at this stage, to point out that… there is no such thing as a fossil fuel free book? Like it or not, paperback & hardback books are fossil fuel products. If that sounds odd, consider for a … Continue reading →

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