Except they’re not saving into a pension, Minister unless we convert all those pots to CDC and give them what…
Scottish teachers' pay increases, such as the recent multi-year agreement negotiated via the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) covering…
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…
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Pensions that give us value for money – please Torsten!
I think it’s important to make a statement from time to time, if only to yourself, about what your work is about. I’m seeing some influential people next week and hope that my views are in line with theirs and … Continue reading
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Donna Fraser OBE – sport and pensions
Coffee Morning – Meet Donna Fraser OBE – Olympian & World Championship Bronze medalist! – In conversation with! Please join us and Olympian, Donna Fraser on Tuesday morning 10.30am We will be asking Donna about her career, successes, competing at … Continue reading
City “Risk-Taking” means doing more with what we’ve got!
There is a crisis of confidence, not in policy but politicians and the speech from Rachel Reeves on 15th July (Tuesday) is about restoring confidence in her and her team, first and foremost. If she has a big pension issue … Continue reading
Decumulation??? “WE WANT PENSIONS THAT GIVE US VFM!”
I think it’s important to make a statement from time to time, if only to yourself, about what your work is about. I’m seeing some influential people next week and hope that my views are in line with theirs and … Continue reading
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IHT protection – proper life insurance for the illiquid wealthy
I’m pleased to see the numbers of the wealthy taking out life insurance on themselves and ageing parents is increasing fast. Keeping estates intact is a worthy objective and diverting some of the spare cashflow into insurance paying out on … Continue reading
Oasis Nostalgia – is it good for us?
Oasis stood and stand for nothing except having a good time and by the look of Liam above, having a good time doesn’t come too easy! Oasis are good at business and have made the most out of their two … Continue reading
Compassion in Action: The Women Fighting for Fraud and Financial Abuse Victims
This article has been passed me by Sue Flood who has worked for women’s rights in the financial world. I am happy to give her thoughts space on this blog. In a world too often ruled by numbers and red … Continue reading
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Hedda Gabler – she gave the Gallaghers a run last night!
If you don’t know the story of Hedda Gabbler, you should. She was a wild girl who tried to live within social norms, but she couldn’t. She ended up shooting herself rather than living out the poverty of imagination of … Continue reading
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Investors to get the front door opened..welcome to our manor and Mansion!
The temperature is rising in the City As a resident of the City of London, I can tell you it is currently very hot! The picture above shows Rachel Reeves in the foreground and the dome of St Paul’s behind … Continue reading
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How did you spend Friday night Bobby?
Here’s a man awaiting Oasis outside of Manchester on a Friday night. I was watching Hedda Gabler at the Bridewell Theatre Friday nights if you’re interested- no! I didn’t think you would be! You’re interested in Bobby Riddaway wearing a … Continue reading
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"To what extent do minimum AE contributions need to increase? It would be good if everyone had contributions into DC…