Tag Archives: DB

A time for DB schemes to support sponsors after decades of the reverse.

Posted on November 6, 2026 by henry tapper

I am impressed that Lane Clark Peacock are talking to the leaders of our private employers about the pensions that they can think of as assets for their businesses. Continue reading →

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Torsten announces in the Times the task to level up private sector pensions.

Posted on November 3, 2026 by henry tapper

Under the changes, which will be set out by Torsten Bell today, the new pensions will become the default option for all retired people. Continue reading →

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Playpen 10.30 today: The mechanics of DB surpluses

Posted on October 27, 2026 by henry tapper

The theme will be, the exercise of discretion in a time of scheme surplus. Continue reading →

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What should we do with surplus money in pensions? Tomorrow at 10.30

Posted on October 26, 2026 by henry tapper

Make a one-off catch up payment to cover 2020’s inflation spikes. Pay 10% extra a year to members? Continue reading →

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In Britain we show solidarity collectively – it’s in our nature Damian!

Posted on October 26, 2026 by henry tapper

Not everyone wants to go to football; some go to music festivals some congregate to worship. Few of us choose to fragment from what we grew up with, our society in Britain is a strong one. Continue reading →

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William McGrath has some lucid comments on DB surplus to make on Tuesday

Posted on October 25, 2026 by henry tapper

Make a one-off catch up payment to cover 2020’s inflation spikes.
Pay 10% extra a year to members with a well funded scheme running-on with a sound sponsor. Continue reading →

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Did the financial industry close private DB schemes and SERPS?

Posted on October 11, 2026 by henry tapper

the financial service companies, as they once explained to me, hated DB because it wasn’t a product they could replicate. They preferred to provide pots, taking a fee for AUM, leaving all the risk on the working man/woman. Continue reading →

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Gordon Aitken’s video explains how DC is returning pensions to growth…

Posted on October 5, 2026 by henry tapper

For Aitken, the future for equities and growth is in DC pensions;  I’ll extend his optimism with CDC (which is even less dependent on de-risking than DC). Continue reading →

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Pension funds- join the struggle for leaseholder freedom

Posted on September 28, 2026 by henry tapper

Whether pension funds are DB, DC or CDC , money in residential properties needs to work for those living in the properties as well as pensions taking low risk profit. Continue reading →

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Should USS invest for growth or lock down its assets?

Posted on September 26, 2026 by henry tapper

I know that many members of USS read this blog and some members of its executive. I hope this is  interesting and fair. If you have a view please use the comments below as your correspondence is always informed. Continue reading →

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