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…
Daily Archives: February 23, 2025
Some thinking on how CDC, DB and DC will work together in future.
Cross-over between CDC, DB and DC There have been two responses to Is demand for “Royal Mail” style pension deals increasing? One is mine and a reply, the other by another enthusiast. PensionsOldie says: February 23, 2025 at 7.32 As someone … Continue reading
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Is demand for “Royal Mail” style pension deals increasing?
It is interesting that DB is creeping back into debates. I am surprised that there hasn’t been pressure for a more flexible approach to indexation and NPA (normal pension age) to reduce the risk of DRCs (Deficit Reduction Contributions) and … Continue reading
A productive day in the hospital
Let me share with you the wonderful world I hope you do not know but should not be afraid. I was (am) on the cancer pathway because there is a chance of having cancer. That cancer is not zero but … Continue reading
Scottish teachers' pay increases, such as the recent multi-year agreement negotiated via the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) covering…