Tag Archives: CDC

This morning BlackRock’s Massi Delle Donne debates CDC’s progress and where it could go.

Posted on June 23, 2026 by henry tapper

You can join the Pension Playpen at 10.30 am tomorrow to hear BlackRock’s views using this link       Steven Goddard CEO Pension Playpen Join BlackRock’s “orchard club” next Tuesday morning WHEN TUESDAY 23rd June at 10:30am PLATFORM : TEAMS … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow; BlackRock explain what they see in workplace CDC; details here.

Posted on June 22, 2026 by henry tapper

You can join the Pension Playpen at 10.30 am tomorrow to hear BlackRock’s views using this link       Steven Goddard CEO Pension Playpen Join BlackRock’s “orchard club” next Tuesday morning WHEN TUESDAY 23rd June at 10:30am PLATFORM : TEAMS … Continue reading →

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Is charting DC against DB enough? What will we make of CDC – ten years from now?

Posted on June 18, 2026 by henry tapper

Jack Grey of Pensions Age has an interesting take on DWP’s numbers for DC and DB pension volumes The value of defined contribution (DC) pension assets in the UK is set to reach £1trn and overtake defined benefit (DB) scheme … Continue reading →

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Join BlackRock’s “orchard club” next Tuesday morning

Posted on June 18, 2026 by henry tapper

You can join Massi next Tuesday to hear BlackRock’s views using this link   I was at the National Liberal Club yesterday to hear Massi Delle Donne explain why BlackRock are excited about delivering pensions collectively. I want to have some … Continue reading →

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The end for the group personal pension?

Posted on June 16, 2026 by henry tapper

John Lapin writes an article I had hoped would be published by  a serious magazine like Corporate Adviser. You can read it here . This is from John Lappin, a most challenging author. The Group Personal Pension had its day … Continue reading →

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I’m glad a CDC scheme can’t have a surplus or a deficit.

Posted on June 15, 2026 by henry tapper

For as long as I’ve been a pension consultant the discussions have focussed on the funding of defined benefit schemes. Over the past 40 years we’ve swung from surplus to deficit to surplus (where we are now). Each time we … Continue reading →

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Mallowstreet argue that DC members “might have a claim to DB surplus”.

Posted on June 14, 2026 by henry tapper

This reinforces what I have been saying, though I’m not sure that trustees are legally obliged to do anything. The word “must” is maybe a little strong for trustees, the word “claim” a little strong on DC savers! Here’s Sandra’s … Continue reading →

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Women can explain CDC more gently but just as robustly as us men!

Posted on June 13, 2026 by henry tapper

Thanks to Sophie Dapin, who you’d never guess is an actuary! I mean this as a compliment! I’m going to see her talk next week but don’t have to wait as I’ve found this 8 minute clip thanks to Laura … Continue reading →

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The PAGA “Rabble” meet to progress collective pensions

Posted on June 12, 2026 by henry tapper

PAGA is a group of pension professionals who set out the case for growth needed for pensions to pay what people need to live on in later life. It has through many meetings looked at the economics of running a … Continue reading →

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Damian, most of us need help to get a decent wage in retirement!

Posted on June 11, 2026 by henry tapper

Last Sunday lunchtime I sat in front of a group of 100 delegates at a fringe meeting of a union conference. We talked about them wanting their pensions back, of how they and their children could get paid a wage … Continue reading →

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