I think the fundamental problem is not involving the employer in the retirement income consideration. Instead they are often seen…
There may be more fundamental issues with the US markets. In a recent article Smithers is highly critical of the 2013…
A very timely and important message to all employers and employee benefit consultants, whatever the size of the employer! In…
It seems to me that a pensions think tank, funded by pension industry stakeholders, will naturally scope the question as…
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Tax Free Cash Payments a test of provider’s VFM? Help the FT find out.
I am keen to help the FT , I count Jo Cumbo and Mary McDougall as next door neighbours up here in London and they have put out a call to FT readers. I got a rap on the wrists … Continue reading
CDC expansion – we’ve heard it all before – is this time for real?
Holly’s is the most interesting of quotes. It is from David Brooks of Broadstone and starts in full Commenting on the government’s move, Broadstone head of policy David Brooks said: “CDC is a divisive solution but while it may not … Continue reading
How do we account for things we can’t smell see or feel?
The wonderful world of accounting is one of importance and one that attracts some nice and awkward questions from our guests. Here is the video. Andrew is at the meeting thanks to Bobby Riddaway and this is of great importance … Continue reading
Bell knows CDC could be a pension tsunami; he is taking risks-good for him.
Something very strange happened at yesterday’s soft launch of the multi-employer CDC scheme. I was allowed to ask a question. My question was If I fancy some of this “better pension” for myself, is there any way I can choose … Continue reading
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No more balanced diagrams please – we want 60% better pensions!
This morning I wroteabout taking CDC away from Lawyers and Actuaries. David Wrigley is a fine person and his approach is very balanced but we really need look no further than the obvious point, that CDC gives people better pensions … Continue reading
Pensions misspelled – Robin Ellison puts it right for the incoming TPR Chair
My little time spent in the press room at the Pension UK’s Manchester Conference was mostly spent discussing with Robin Ellison his plans to dismantle some or all of the Pensions Regulator. Robin has form on this; he argued the … Continue reading
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Jo Cumbo’s last word on political interference in investment of our money.
Jo’s closing speech in a debate with Will Hutton at the Manchester Pension UK conference last week. I made my comment on the day that I thought Will Hutton won it with the opening speech, frankly I don’t think that … Continue reading
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CDC – we “stand like greyhounds in the slips, Straining upon the start”.
I am pleased with the news that Parliament will have legislation set before it on Thursday tomorrow, which will allow the CDC on a whole of life basis to go ahead. A consultation about at retirement CDC will follow shortly. … Continue reading
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Andrew Watson speaks this morning of the “Taxonomy of Intangibles” – 10.30am (details here)
Taxonomy of Intangibles – Rethinking Capital After a couple of weeks thinking about consumer issues, we are moving towards a more institutional discussion today at the Pension PlayPen. Join this meeting – click here today (Tues 21st Oct) We are … Continue reading
LGPS – £147bn is an ECONOMIC MIRACLE – what should be done?
Where to do with the financial strength of Local Government Pension Funds? Let’s not be shy about this. LGPS employers have put a lot of money into their schemes over the past 20 years to keep their pension obligations. It … Continue reading
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Tagged AgeWage, CDC, Collegia, LGPS, Pensions, Public finance, Sam Seaton, Steve Simkins, Torsten Bell
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That £4 figure may be defensible as an illustration of the combined benefits of pension saving, employer contributions, tax relief…