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…
The simple truth is that the pension system is very good at taking your money, and may or may not…
That is a good point about the ordinary person/voter due to being too poor to get interested in political donations.…
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Nest’s a trust based pension – not a building society (says Todd)
Why am I wasting my time watching VFM stuff when I could be watching Nest’s Paul Todd about turning Nest into a pension. I don’t know this guy but I know people who do and so I’m going … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Business and Economy, dc pensions, National Employment Savings Trust, Pension new, Pensions, Retirement
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Pension Bee 7 v Monzo Bank 1; Bee prime!
Well done Lads! That is a truly result and shows that Pensions have something over on Banks! I have spent far too much time with the ladies who run the business and not enough time recognising the lads who are … Continue reading
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Alan Pickering on why Trustees still matter.
Alan Pickering is one of everybody’s heroes and I’m pleased he’s made it onto the VFM podcase He goes straight for the jugular through which is passing everything. Its the vein through which growth, regulation and the public’s money are … Continue reading
I’m mystified by Net Zero – can Mike Clark help me out?
I have to admit to being at a loss as what Net Zero is about. I listen to Nico on his podcast but I am now finding myself more confused than ever. Byron’s comment on this blog puts my concern … Continue reading
Investment trusts and the value of doing nothing.
Oh dear I cannot agree with this no matter how well promoted Sally Bowles is. Sharon’s point is that Investment Trusts are valued by those who invest in the long term and that a lot of value is being … Continue reading
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If only we had a Pensions Regulator as interesting as Sarah Smart.
I was speaking yesterday with a journalist who is interested in the future of TPR and the rating I gave its current Chair Sarah Smart. Let me clarify, I think that Sarah has done all she could and for almost … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, DWP, Employment, National Employment Savings Trust, pension, Pensions, Retirement, TPR
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An insurer gets in a mess about pension income for low earners.
For many people I know, the idea that £50,000 can be enough to get you out of poverty would be fanciful. For many people in their 50s and 60s who have just got by and saved nothing for retirement . … Continue reading
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Is Shell De-risking or De-stroying its pension good will?
I’ve been outing poor practice at the BP DB scheme. It may just have become too big for the insurers but it hasn’t woken up to the advantage of running on. Now the champion Beverly Ord has brought to my … Continue reading
My Valentine wishes to all!
Nearly two months ago I left hospital after five weeks from which many thought I wouldn’t! My thanks to the Kings College neurological consultants , nurses and those who get you going again. If there was a Valentine hug- it … Continue reading
Prejudice against teacher’s public pensions
This blog is a critique of the Daily Telegraph article which a neighbourhood journalist has sent me (on a legitimate share) out of horror. Shall we live in future unable to afford pensions for teachers? We need to come to … Continue reading
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This is clearly a serious story about institutional accountability, bankruptcy and the treatment of former employees. But, although the immediate…