Monthly Archives: March 2026
Why doesn’t Australia get pensions?
This is a pertinent article for anyone who thinks we should emulate Australia in pensions. The harsh reality is that the Australians don’t get sight of the pension they should be getting, they only get a mysterious pension pot
A Glover from Yeovil meets the Glovers of Perth
I am in Perthshire, yesterday I was in Perth immersing myself in its museum, a brilliant exhibition on the death of Mary Queen of Scots (with her last letter featuring) and the Stone of Scone which is exhibited in two … Continue reading
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An example of pension funds keeping the NHS going?
If only we could see more headlines like this! The news comes at a time when it is evident we need investment in NHS property. I am not snobbish about the LGPS (greater Manchester) employing Black Rock to get work … Continue reading
Running a pension scheme for growth. Does it really have to be this hard?
Being away from the City , I get a perspective on the mood of pension schemes and if pension schemes are at last aware that they and the members of their schemes are being ripped off by buy-out – then … Continue reading
Pensions Mutual is looking for trustees for its CDC scheme (by 2nd April)
We Are Looking for Trustees As we move forward with the establishment of the Pensions Mutual Unconnected Multi-Employer CDC scheme we are looking for trustees to sit on the scheme Board. We are particularly keen to appoint individuals who have … Continue reading
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The Dutch have taught us how to do CDC (we’ll learn from their mistakes!)
The Dutch experience is often cited as a good reason not to use CDC to improve pensions. LCP say it’s a good reason for us to go CDC by learning from their mistakes. In the second of two essays from … Continue reading
Dapper Tapper in relaxed mood
I wish my friends a happy Monday from the mountains of Perthshire. It is good to share what little sun God gave central Scotland yesterday! Here I am considering whether to brave a walk while knowing another squally rainstorm was … Continue reading
A good week to be on holiday – (not a good one for the markets)
Yesterday Donald Trump told the FT’s Ed Luce that his “preference would be to take the oil” in Iran. Markets in Asia opened in a foul mood last night. So it seems likely we are in for another volatile week in … Continue reading
How robust is CDC to different market conditions? – LCP looks at the last 80 years
CDC investment strategy is twice as important as the contributions paid. – say LCP. I am understanding the history of money with them in the second part of their epic on the feasibility of CDC I am really pleased that … Continue reading
Can we afford the triple lock on our state pension?
Last week I commented on the choice that the Pensions Minister has over whether to promote the triple lock, retain the current state pension age or do both, Here are younger voice. My friend Andy Young had privately reproved me … Continue reading