Monthly Archives: January 2026
The Present Situation – More humans, fewer problems
Thanks for Per Andelius who has sent me this marvellous paper from Harvard University It’s a forgotten truth that — more than oil, gold, or data — working-age adults are the most valuable resource of our time. Scientists, nurses, thinkers, … Continue reading
William MacLeod – sense on the Pension Schemes Bill and investment trusts
The debate on investment trusts/companies is not an easy one to follow, so it is good to have this man posting sensibly on a subject that matters.
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Tagged 'investment trusts, Investment companies, lords, Peers, Pension Schemes Bill, Ros Altmann, Sharon Bowles
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AI Live Testing: Can the FCA can support safe and responsible AI deployment?
We are caught in a bind about AI. Our pension pots depend on the Magnificent 7’s AI enterprise not being a bubble that bursts not just California’s technology but our retirement saving. But it’s more fundamental than that! This and … Continue reading
What’s the CMI telling us about pensions insuring our living too long?
Stuart McDonald has done so much for people other than experts to get to grips with longevity. I cannot admit to understanding longevity charts, even when Stuart resents them but I do my best to share what comes to me … Continue reading
Drawing inspiration from Rory Murphy – through co-operation!
As I nipped around the South East of England yesterday, I found myself by chance on a train without a working laptop but with the chance to plug into a podcast. Lately, I have enjoyed the VFM podcasts and the … Continue reading
Time to stop making capital out of WASPI
David Robbins is right to demand that WASPI stops being kicked about like a football – scoring random goals but not in a coherent way. Today’s Conservative line on “waspi” seems to be: – saying money should be no object … Continue reading
USS valuation methodology changes agreed – with more to do
Jo Grady, General Secretary of the The University and College Union (UCU) has this to say of recent developments at USS Since 2023, UCU has been engaged with Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) … Continue reading
Stagecoach/Aberdeen ; how the parties assess the full range of options
A most important discussion on Wednesday 4th Feb – a day before a relevant parliamentary debate. The positive impact of the deal done by the DB Stagecoach Pension Trustees and Aberdeen is rippling outwards as the legals are completed and … Continue reading
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Tagged House of Lords, Ian Pearce, John Hamilton, Nick Chadha, Ros Altmann, TAS 300, TAS 300 V2, William McGrath
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Labour Partially U-Turns on Promised Reforms in Leasehold Bill
Wow. Something is happening in our politics. From Zack Polanski on the left to Guido Fawkes on the right, there’s growing agreement: leasehold must be abolished. Free the land. Free the people. So why are The Labour Party siding with … Continue reading
Waspi gets the thumb down (again)
Women affected by changes to the state pension age have reacted with fury after ministers again rejected their claim for compensation. The government reconsidered the case after a new document came to light, but has again concluded no compensation should be paid. … Continue reading