Tag Archives: Britain
“Pensions that are no more”
Cardinal O’Brien Scotland‘s most senior Catholic, has been very specific in his comments on social inequality. Ostensibly they are aimed at David Cameron, but if the pensions industry think they are absolved, they should think again. (Cardinal O’Brien) said: “When I say poor, I don’t … Continue reading
Cheltenham 2012 – Hope For The Future
I’ve spent the past week in the company of 250,000 people whose idea of an investment decision was whether to bet each way or on the nose. The Pension Play Pen assiduously avoided the hospitality pavilions that stretched down the winning straight. … Continue reading
Posted in cheltenham festival, pension playpen, pensions
Tagged Bookmaker, Britain, cheltenham festival, Financial transaction, Gambling, Guinness, Hurricane Fly, Investment, Ireland, pension, Tote
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What will Europe do to our pensions?
Europe will, given half a chance, screw up our pensions. I don’t want that to happen. Well done Cameron for digging in your heels.
Posted in EU Solvency II, mallowstreet
Tagged Allianz, BRIC, Britain, Cameron, German, Germany, Holy Grail, Solvency II
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From the Piccadilly tram
I have long wanted to go to work on a tram, through Salford. I write to you from Media City tram stop. I am bypassing the “Lowry Corporate wi-fi network” though the thought of Lowry endorsing mobile blogging appeals. Instead, courtesy … Continue reading
Posted in Salford Quays
Tagged boating, Britain, England, Manchester, Manchester Metrolink, Media City, MediaCityUK, Piccadilly, Salford, Salford Quays, Tram, Vodafone
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