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The proof of SJP’s self-confidence is in customer outcomes.
My friend Robin Powell who speaks for the evidence based investor has republished my comments on SJP’s Value Assessment (it’s nice to see my words properly set). I agree with Robin’s title, WHY SJP’S LATEST VALUE ASSESSMENT STILL DOESN’T CUT … Continue reading
Andy Cheseldine’s VFM assessment is just too good!
Andy Cheseldine gave , in 21 minutes , one of the most complete and articulate expressions of what makes for good value in a DC pension scheme. I hate the word “masterclass” but on this occasion it is appropriate and … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Cheseldine, Boring Money, DWP, FCA, Pension Age, Pension Bee, Smart, Smart Pensions
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Investment; Nobody’s sharing your pain but you.
“Everyone wants to know you when the market’s rising, but when it falls, you’re on your own”. That’s the comment of one of my friends who’s been trying to talk with his wealth manager over the past week. Right….that’s it … Continue reading
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Tagged Boring Money, charges, Holly Mackay, pensions, Transparency, Value for Money
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Boring Money – Extinction Rebellion and Responsible Asset Owners – we cannot go on the way we are.
Yesterday I was lucky to see the best of institutional and retail financial services. In Church House, the seat of the Church of England, I saw institutional investors and asset owners renounce green-washing and embrace responsible – impactful -investment with … Continue reading
Posted in advice gap, age wage, pensions
Tagged Boring Money, ESG, pensions, Responsible Investment
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Extinction , Boredom or Symposium?
Frivolity of fidelity, mindless or mindful – which will it be? I am faced this morning with stark choice. Do I cycle on the north side of the river to join responsible asset owners and Adrienne Lawlor working out how … Continue reading
Posted in advice gap, age wage, economics, ESG, Guidance, pensions
Tagged Boring Money, Climate change, ESG, pensions, sustainability
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The problem with platforms (is that everyone loves them).
Platforms are a relatively new but significant and growing distribution channel. The platform service provider market has doubled since 2013 from £250bn to £500bnassets under administration (AUA). This growth in AUA has been driven by rising markets and increasing levels … Continue reading
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Tagged Boring Money, Drawdown, FCA, Hargreaves Lansdown, LaingCat, pensions, platforms, SIPP, St James Place, Vanguard
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Boring money.
Yesterday , financial journalist and founder of the Platforum Holly Mackay, launched a new company “Boring Money”. I like that phrase, work is boring, money is boring- there is a natural synergy there. It’s not done to talk about either in interesting … Continue reading
Posted in pensions
Tagged Boring Money, Chris Budd, Financial services, Holly Mackay, Ovation Chris, Periplum, wealth management
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