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 25, 2025
“Member outcomes?” what does TPR mean?
When we lived in a world of defined benefits we knew what benefits were, they were defined by the scheme and save for a few “cash-balance” schemes (which never caught on) , defined benefits are “pensions”, an income paid for … Continue reading
Today- understand your DB pension’s future!
Today is packed with interest for DB fiduciary aficionados. I’m pleased to see Rosalind O’Connor leading the discussion tomorrow at our Pension PlayPen coffee morning, organised by Steve Goddard. The question being asked is.. What are Trustees’ legal duties … Continue reading
Chair Riddaway brings PMI members a day of delights!
Today marks three years of war in Ukraine, it is also the day the PMI is discussing with its members the future of Defined Benefit pension provision. I fear that there is little evidence of new pensions for people in … Continue reading
Scottish teachers' pay increases, such as the recent multi-year agreement negotiated via the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) covering…