Tag Archives: CDC

Can we recognise WTW’s promotion of CDC as “independent”?

Posted on July 30, 2026 by henry tapper

Distorted facts I was distressed to read some distortions in Professional Pensions (PP). First lets start with distorted facts With the first CDC schemes now authorised, R-CDC is one default route under consideration by schemes. The WTW poll found 78% … Continue reading →

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Gallagher on CDC – surprisingly good!

Posted on July 29, 2026 by henry tapper

I have to admit to have paid no interest in Gallagher lately. I had assumed they were not  interested in CDC until it produced a document this month on their findings with their clients and those who advise them. Gallagher … Continue reading →

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“CDC could improve outcomes but only if (opt-out) choice is preserved” – Damian Bowden

Posted on July 29, 2026 by henry tapper

This is a an article from  Damien Bowden  who has been a proposition manager at large firms. He wants to know that  he and others joining a CDC plan have the opportunity of opting out. He is right to bring … Continue reading →

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C-Suite executives see CDC workplace pensions as simple to get on with

Posted on July 28, 2026 by henry tapper

I’m pleased to hear that LCP pension clients are keen on providing good outcomes for their members, though I’m not surprised, that’s what they are paid to do! Professional Pension people know that pension outcomes are better using CDC than … Continue reading →

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Does CDC fit with the new Government’s priorities? Adrian Boulding asks

Posted on July 24, 2026 by henry tapper

  This article’s posted by my friend Adrian Boulding, it’s delightful, coy, funny and clever – and I think he’s right! Does CDC fit with the new Government’s priorities? Adrian Boulding CDC Specialist at Vestey Holdings Ltd July 24, 2026 … Continue reading →

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Is the pension industry really aligned with the Pensions Minister?

Posted on July 24, 2026 by henry tapper

I thought we were to get comment from Pensions UK on Torsten Bell but it turned out an advert. I find a lot of what I read is no more than advert for conferences and that conferences are just adverts … Continue reading →

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Why CDC is not with-profits!

Posted on July 24, 2026 by henry tapper

Bobby Riddaway charts his journey from with-profits concern to CDC acceptance Bobby Riddaway: The development of the CDC framework, particularly for UMES arrangements, has addressed many of the concerns that originally worried me. The emergence of collective defined contribution (CDC) … Continue reading →

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Quite a discussion of how a trade union embraces CDC. Watch the session – it’s good!

Posted on July 21, 2026 by henry tapper

It was quite a pension playpen coffee morning. Sit down in your chair in your drawing room, kitchen, the train, bus or the car (if you aren’t driving). Press the command on the YouTube and sit back This is a … Continue reading →

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Unions – what’s happening with pensions? Neil Walsh explains CDC’s impact on Prospect – 10.30 this morning

Posted on July 21, 2026 by henry tapper

This from the Government on “The future of CDC” The initial impetus for CDC has come from a large employer and a major trade union seeking an alternative pension model. But establishing CDC schemes opens the possibility of more diverse … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow ; progress from DC to CDC with the unions! Invitation inside!

Posted on July 20, 2026 by henry tapper

I’m very pleased that we have Neil Walsh of Prospect at the Pension PlayPen at 10.30 am tomorrow (Tuesday 21st July). We will discuss how unions are getting to grips with CDC as a way forward to what are currently … Continue reading →

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