Tag Archives: AllianceBernstein

An encouraging tale of choice

Posted on April 25, 2013 by henry tapper

I feel more enthusiastic about the investment section of the about to be launched http://www.pensionplaypen.com than any other. Continue reading →

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DC4Good; ABdc and the Pension Trust get it.

Posted on March 22, 2013 by henry tapper

  DC just took a little step forward… Here’s AllianceBernstein‘s press release (with the flim-flam deleted and my comments in blue) AllianceBernstein has launched a range of ethical target date funds for the  UK DC market.   Good news, we all know that … Continue reading →

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Why the DC “game is up” for the active fund managers

Posted on November 24, 2012 by henry tapper

Like landed salmon , they flap around on the bank, hoping they may get thrown back in the water. Continue reading →

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More pensions nonsense from the “investment community”

Posted on April 18, 2012 by henry tapper

  How have have the people who invest pension funds become so out of touch with the people who retire from them? This question occurred to me several times yesterday as I listened to a large numbers of charming and intelligent people … Continue reading →

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Beyond belief – investment philospohies in the DC world

Posted on December 7, 2011 by henry tapper

Investment Philosophies are what Asset Managers use to justify fees- Investment Beliefs are how trustees justify paying them. Continue reading →

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The vision of Pension Plowman

Posted on January 30, 2011 by henry tapper

The pen is mightier than the sword and a lot less dangerous! Continue reading →

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