The FT report that the Private Equity lobby in the United States can’t wait for President Trump V 2.0.

So it’s time to tap people’s pension pots. It should be noted that the existing purchasers know what they are doing, the question of who will exercise controls over value for money is not discussed.

I can’t say that I’m unhappy about the returns on my funds which stick with indices. I note that the top performing Local Government scheme shares my attitude to accessing growth .

The question for them will be whether Trump v 2.0 is a continuation of Trump v1. or something that considers the security of those relying on their pots for lives longer than the impending timeframe Trump is working to.

It is a matter of interest to Emma Reynolds and Rachel Reeves. I do not discount the value of private equity, AgeWage is funded by nearly 500 consumer who chose to invest in what we do. But I hope that when it comes to money people will need back with a decent return, they will do so with a degree of certainty that is not evident from this article.

It is vital that the purchasing of private market investments is carried out and monitored by quality fiduciaries. That is where we need to focus our thinking over pensions and growth.