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…
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Can VFM measurement be more than a masterpiece of dross?
I got an email last night from a Peer of the realm and realised that the idea of value for money that people have is so various that after nearly 150 sessions, the VFM podcast has not been able to … Continue reading
Nick “the bushes” Chadha entertains, educates and explains Stagecoach’s pension.
I was surprised and pleased to find Nick the Bushes on the VFM podcast this week. This podcast has taken a turn for the better this year with a string of guests who are prepared to talk about pensions rather … Continue reading
Can we guide different savers to their best retirement?
It is good to see sensible people looking at guided retirement from workplace pensions. Here is an example Well I’m grateful for my opinion and from the look of Johan Kriek , I suspect there’s a couple of decades of … Continue reading
LCP on the the CDC Code of Conduct. Can CDC succeed if uncommercial?
TPR seeks views regarding amends to the CDC code to cover the authorisation and supervision of unconnected multiple employer schemes providing CDC benefits. It’s an important consultation. With a group of colleagues we have separately made a response and I will refer … Continue reading
This Valentine Card comes to you un-sponsored.
As I made my way back from the posh shops last night I passed other men with champagne and cards in their trollies working out how to treat their wives and lovers with the “love” that was expected of them. … Continue reading
Something’s wrong with these Winter Olympics
It is very wet in the UK and that has probably good for those who have hosted the Winter Games in Northern Italy – it has kept us inside watching various sports we aren’t very good at. The failure of … Continue reading
Schroders is now earned by TIAA . Will “Schroveen” now take on (C)DC pensions?
I have to admit to be shocked, Nuveen are not new to me but I had not realised who owned them. Here is my most mischievous fund manager commentator calling the deal a shake up of UK DC (and maybe … Continue reading
Time to Rethink DB Pensions? Why Our ‘Excessively Prudent’ Era Must End.
This blog is by Roger Higgins Senior pensions adviser, trustee and leading pensions technology consultant February 12, 2026 Having spent decades working in pensions, I’ve seen cycles of surplus and deficit, but the current position – with over £200bn in … Continue reading
William McGrath and Aoiffin Devitt in conversation
I am very pleased that two people I have time for , have got together on this podcast. Here is what William has to say of being on the podcast Here is the podcast Here is what Aoifinn has to … Continue reading
“Saving all lives without fear and favour” – Peter Tompkins
I’ve spent the weekend and the first part of this week looking out over the English Channel. “English” it doesn’t look – unless you have the kind of jingoism that makes you appropriate international waters to your self-interest. Clearly my … Continue reading
Scottish teachers' pay increases, such as the recent multi-year agreement negotiated via the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) covering…