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A CFO/Trustee on buying private assets to pay pensions – 10.30 am today
This looks like a lot of fun today (Tuesday 26th) at 10.30 am. Over the weekend I’ve had a lot of fun reading my way through Christos’ comparison of CDC and DC. It’s long and detailed and at time very … Continue reading
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L&G – “Who could eat the pensions it’s buying out?” – (Gordon Aitken and TSCS).
This blog looks at analysis of TSCS which explains the implications of UK insurers being sold to American financiers. But more important is the recent loss of Standard Life’s independence and the likely sale of L&G to an American predator. … Continue reading
Winning your league of one- no way to VFM! Self validation can defraud those who pay.
Thanks to Aron Muralidhar for pointing out that what can go on in Canada, can go on in the USA, my point being that benchmarks must be refereed by officials not paid by the team. We long to think that … Continue reading
Wow, a CFO blown away by an analysis of CDC? We have a proper debate here!
Wow!!!! This is the comment of Pension Oldie , known as an accountant , CFO and vintage Pension Trustee. He continues after admitting to have been blown away by Christos Christou’s work of genius Wow! I will need to re-read … Continue reading
Australia can teach us about Super-saving but can we teach them about pensions?
My friend Jim uses the word “annuity” where we would use “pension”. He stands up for three actuarial firm, Optima, Jubilation and Apricot actuaries. Of what and whom I know he’s the greatest Australian advocate of a regular income for … Continue reading
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Gen Z – you are pensioner’s kids/grandkids! We’re all in one pension fund – have the same values.
I was struck by this post by Chis Eastwood who has every advantage over me other than the experience of growing old! Here is a challenge for a pension scheme that serves me and my 28 year old son. He … Continue reading
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It’s not just the Premiership but our football pyramid that Britain can feel proud of.
From a financial perspective, the Premier League is what matters. But to Britain, what matters is our various leagues including those in regions of our United Kingdom. I don’t disagree with anything in this article but add to it as … Continue reading
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Aeon CFO- PMI accredited Trustee. Christou on Mansion House trade offs for DC
This looks like a lot of fun. Christos is an investor and a trustee and will talk with us about the Mansion House Accord and how he sees it as Aeon’s CFO I love Aeon – their mission statement is … Continue reading
From best of Dutch to worst of British pensions!
I had such hopes that the VFM podcast had turned a corner but I was mistaken. This week’s conversation with Jerry Butcher, the Director of Workplace at Scottish Widows is a stinker! Jerry Butcher came by recommendation; he is Robert … Continue reading
Why are insurers kidding us they want a radical retirement shake up?
I must say I am struck dumb reading first the post and then the Times article that calls for a radical shake up to retirement. Robert is a good guy and likes what I like – simple pensions. But why … Continue reading
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