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: September 15, 2026
Torsten Bell on GDP, fertility, growth and happiness
This blog was first published here We’re three weeks in for Charting the Course. Thanks for reading. The first two weeks were on the serious side – digging into what is going on with the UK’s labour market and public … Continue reading
What can we expect from pensions? A layman’s conversation with an actuary (Andy Smith). about
At Pensions Mutual, I am forever arguing with our team of actuaries that CPO+5 means nothing to the millions of people who’ll be relying on pots and collective pensions for their retirement income. I argue that you should take … Continue reading
In Defence of the Pension Pot – Matthew Webb
Matthew Webb has sent me this article and I’m very pleased he has. It is not the way I feel but I respect what Matthew does. He is now as Executive Director, Global Benefits Integration and Enablement at Comcast . … Continue reading
“Paying your pension some attention?” Not if you can’t afford the rent.
This is pensions awareness week and we are asking savers young and old to grow their pension by saving more. Those who blindly believe that more is better may not be thinking about “renters” but “renters” are having it bad. … Continue reading
Aussie Supers see desertions by an entrepreneurial youth!
This is an interesting development in Australia with youngsters taking back control from their Supers. My thoughts below are those of a boring old fart. BOFs have their place! So what do we make of younger savers taking back control … Continue reading
Scottish teachers' pay increases, such as the recent multi-year agreement negotiated via the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) covering…