Category Archives: Public sector pensions
If we change to Private Markets then Private Markets must change too!
For the average saver, news that their investment returns will increasingly be from the private markets is akin to telling car-drivers that they are moving from 4 star (remember that) to unleaded petrol. So long as the pumps are primed … Continue reading
Posted in Bankers, Mark Carney, Pension Freedoms, pension genome, pensions, Public sector pensions
Tagged four star, petrol, Private Equity, unleaded
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The Regulator’s not for turning; in conversation with David Fairs,
David Fairs and I were born within a couple of months and have both spent our careers in pensions. We enjoy each other’s company so when David suggested that we spent the last 90 minutes of the business week … Continue reading
Posted in age wage, Blogging, pensions, Pensions Regulator, Politics, Public sector pensions
Tagged David Fairs, Pensions, The Pensions Regulator, TPR
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Open and shut conversations on pensions
For pensioners, pensions are very much open. We need to think more about how these DB pensioners are treated and start thinking of their needs for understanding and for financial services. Continue reading
A CIPP initiative on workplace pensions
The times call for a fresh and innovative approach to help staff facing an uncertain future. The prospect of reduced work prospects faces many of us, especially furloughed staff. This article looks at an initiative taken by the CIPP to … Continue reading
A gentler way to talk about pensions
Yesterday afternoon I had a chat with Glyn Jenkins. Most of my conversations with Glyn over the years have been in the bar of Unison’s Marylebone’s offices. Glyn is old school and that means he prioritises people. This chat … Continue reading
Posted in advice gap, Pension Freedoms, pensions, Personality, Public sector pensions
Tagged Gentle, Glyn Jenkins, public sector, Public Sector Pensions, UNISON
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The PPF could grow up a (C)DC lifeboat
One of the enduring features of the last ten years is Andy Young texting me “this is all getting too much, I think I’m going to retire”. Among the many things that Andy has created – he is a great … Continue reading
Posted in CDC, pensions, Public sector pensions, responsible investing
Tagged Andy Young, CDC, pensions, ppf, Vision
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Let these politicians do some work!
We have had so many referendums and elections and leadership battles and cabinet reshuffles over the past two years, that politicians may have forgotten they are here to govern the country. We elect 650 people every five years to do … Continue reading
Posted in pensions, Politics, Popcorn Pensions, Public sector pensions, Retirement
Tagged Conservatives, contracted in, Labour, Liberal, pensions, Politics, WASPI
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Is the University Superranuation Scheme suffering fantasy deficits?
First the big picture Universities aren’t going away, nor are the people who teach in them, administrate them and provide the infrastructure that keeps them going. Many of our universities have survived wars, plagues, great fires as well as many … Continue reading
Posted in accountants, actuaries, advice gap, pensions, Public sector pensions
Tagged Deficit, Fees, John Ralfe, pensions, USS
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Social Housing? Pensions? Read this!
This is from my main man, Neal Thompson. Neal is sh*t off a shovel when it comes to this stuff. Much the most knowledgeable fellow I’ve ever met on social housing and pensions. Devonshires are one of those … Continue reading
Posted in pensions, Public sector pensions
Tagged Devonshires, first actuarial, pensions, Social housing, UK
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Snap elections – people – and policy! #GE17
Snapping people The cost of a snap general election will be highest for the politicians, their advisers and their families who lose their livelihoods on June 8th. It is tough on MPs, especially those who joined since the 5 year term … Continue reading