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A major manager takes CDC seriously. Will assets move en masse from DC to CDC workplace pensions?

I published this article last week and no one read it!  I’ll try again, this time with a little more focus. If you want to know the impact that CDC is beginning to make on the market – read on. … Continue reading

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BlackRock , Aon and TPT – CDC – the next generation of master trust.

I am pleased that Professional Pensions ran a one hour discussion on the workplace pension that runs with CDC. I phrase it like a car manufacturer would introduce a car that runs on electricity, it is still an idea that … Continue reading

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PP Live 2026 – for those who weren’t at the Pension Commission launch yesterday!

  You’re either one of the 49 people who run our pension savings or close to them to get a seat at the Pension Commission’s launch yesterday! The Commission’s launch coincided with Professional Pension’s annual discussion of the nuts and … 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

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Black Rock’s view of the world – streamed this week on the Pension PlayPen

BlackRock’s take on the world is delivered here by  Antony Manchester A full house as usual to hear the views of one of the world’s financial might’s. You can download the video from this link There is no doubt that … Continue reading

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Anthony Manchester; Global Policy as seen by BlackRock’; 10.30 today

Coffee Morning – In conversation with BlackRock’s Antony Manchester  Attending CPD included You are cordially invited to join us for our next Coffee Morning event in which BlackRock’s Antony Manchester will be leading the discussion. This will be an “in conversation … Continue reading

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Anthony Manchester; Global Policy BlackRock ; Tuesday 10.30

Coffee Morning – In conversation with BlackRock’s Antony Manchester  Attending CPD included You are cordially invited to join us for our next Coffee Morning event in which BlackRock’s Antony Manchester will be leading the discussion. This will be an “in conversation … Continue reading

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Dry powder – latent power or a waste of money?

Financial markets are full of duck-rabbits, where you can show some lines, a pie chart or scatter plot to two smart people and they will see two radically different things. BlackRock’s 2024 private markets outlook that was released today? What … Continue reading

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Taking VFM seriously – “waiting for others to join”

  The photo has me in the inset taking the photo in meeting room 9 on the 12th floor of BlackRock’s Copthall Avenue City HQ. Ten minutes later the room was full and people were on the call from Enfield … Continue reading

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Can your SIPP investment make an impact? Pension Bee says it can.

Like many people , I want my money to make a difference – I want to make it matter. But until recently I had only the vaguest idea of how I could make that happen. I am now able to … Continue reading

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