Monthly Archives: December 2025
My card to readers! A robust “25” gives prospect of a prosperous 2026.
Please click here to get my card wishing you a gnomic new year. Here is what my card , once you’ve listened to the annoying gnomes – says! Thanks to the c. million people who’ve visited my blog in 2025. … Continue reading
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The Dutch pension system is about to get even better, (so is ours)
The Dutch are enjoying the last day of their old system and from tomorrow will be transitioning to a new pension system. The new pension system will define the contributions workers will get at a rate agreed to buy pension … Continue reading
British pension funds back British growth – Ros Altmann
2026 could be the year to ensure British pension funds back British growth – local government pension funds and private schemes can boost the economy. Growth is crucial to achieving future economic success – and increased long-term investment in UK … Continue reading
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“Should we think about pension arrangements as a Lottery?” Asks Benefit Jack
“Should we think about pension arrangements as a Lottery?” Define “epic”. PensionsOldie asks a great, thought provoking question. Back in the States, nearly three decades ago, this then-rookie retirement guy noticed a significant change in attitude and behavior once accumulated … Continue reading
Trust the value of your investments in private markets?
In retail it’s called “evergreen” in institutional it’s called “continuation”, when I was young it was called “churning”. What it involves transactions that create liquidity for those who want cash from their investment, fees for the managers and continued support … Continue reading
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2026 New Years Honours from King Charles
Who do you know on this list? If you are brave enough, you can find out from the 148 pages who has been awarded an honour. You can download it here Or you can wait to find out as the … Continue reading
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We should not have to abolish the Lords
Yesterday’s blog on Therese Coffey created some passionate responses. Here is my favorite actuary who clearly is no fan of the House of Lords Here is Will Hutton, clearly keen to reinforce my view that Therese Coffey voice will be … Continue reading
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The state pension Christmas bonus: A festive joke or a welcome boost?
Emma Lunn explains who is eligible for the traditional festive payment and why its value has plummeted. Millions of pensioners once again got a Christmas bonus this month. The cash is a one-off tax-free payment paid to people who get … Continue reading
Therese Coffey – please stay out of the pension debate.
I am surprised that a former DWP Secretary of State who played little part in pension policy when the Conservatives were in power is now loud in the upper house and on social media. There is nothing in this that … Continue reading
Are lawyers “economic parasites” or “rentiers”
Byron McKeeby has this to say. December 28, 2025 at 7.32 (Edit) AI gave me the following bones of contention on this topic: The question of whether or not lawyers are “economic parasites” or “rentiers” is a complex, critical debate. Some … Continue reading