Category Archives: pensions

The Fintech scene in London

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

    I had a Fentechy sort of day yesterday, spending some of it at Boring Money’s Fintech day out in the luxury of Aviva’s basement cinema (well it felt like that).   The Fintechorama hosted by Holly McKay was … Continue reading →

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Is calling a CDC pension a “wage in retirement” dishonest?

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

I got home from a fine evening with David Byrne at the Apollo, to a surprising assault from John Ralfe. It’s not surprising to be verbally assaulted by John on Twitter, but it was surprising that John, who had been … Continue reading →

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More CDC nuts and bolts- this time from Kevin Wesbroom

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

  Rt Hon Frank Field MP Work and Pensions Committee c/o Clerk of the Works and Pensions Committee House of Commons 7 Millbank, London, SW1P 3JA Dear Frank and colleagues Michael Johnson’s Commentary on Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) Michel Johnson … Continue reading →

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Nuts and bolts of CDC

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

My twitter account is currently heavy with reproach from  John Ralfe and his followers who are demanding I deliver documents, statements and reveal confidential information about collective pension schemes; (I am also under fire for quoting Hamlet). To some this would be harassment, … Continue reading →

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Where are the millennials on trustee and IGC boards?

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

I enjoyed the passion of Jennifer Lopes, a South African millennial who responded to my blog yesterday on the DWP’s new stance on responsible investment. This is fantastic. Many Funds here in South Africa are turning to more green investing … Continue reading →

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Why pensions are turning green

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

In an important consultation paper, the DWP has reversed its previous decision not to legislate to force pension scheme trustees to “go green”. Rather than rely on the Pension Regulator’s guidance, the Government now intends to require the trustees of … Continue reading →

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Must we remain in darkness about our retirement money?

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

  The two comments on this thread from David and Matt, show the two ways that pots could follow member. David’s solution is the solution that Hargreaves Lansdown want our Government to adopt. Matt points out that it could force … Continue reading →

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Pension Deficits (and Surpluses) – where do you stand on #FABI ?

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

Rather than kick off with  the FAB index this month, I thought to promote the response it’s publication this morning has received. On the one hand there is Paul Lewis, who (for me) stands  for common sense and the ordinary person. … Continue reading →

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AE Pots must follow workers (Hargreaves Lansdown’s right)

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

I have just read a policy paper in my hand from Hargreaves Lansdown;  “Putting Individuals at the Heart of the Pension System”. After some pretty dire submissions to the Work and Pensions Committee on CDC, I hadn’t thought to agree with … Continue reading →

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NEST needs you!

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

Interested in influencing how NEST works for members? News reaches me that the NEST Member Panel is recruiting and looking for hard working, conscientious , pension loving folk like us. You can apply for this position online up to and … Continue reading →

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