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A more realistic view of DC and CDC from LCP
A lot of C’s in the headline! Yesterday’s meeting of minds over the take up of CDC threw out an assertion made by the Government that CDC was up to 60% better than a DC pension alternative. This is a … Continue reading
A wake up and a shake up for advisers and trustees in their “end game”
Two amendments are going through the House of Lords, framed by Baroness Altmann of Tottenham. I am proud to have played a part in this work but recognise the bulk of the momentum has been created by Stagecoach’s DB Pension, … Continue reading
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Emma – be chair for pension regulation – not just our saving!
Our new chair of The Pensions Regulator will be Emma Douglas. I’ve been working with her since I was at Eagle Star selling corporate DC plans against here when she was at Threadneedle. Both of us were under one owner … Continue reading
Jesal Mistry leaves L&G for Apollo – what’s going on in DC investment?
I am confused about Apollo’s intentions in investing in the UK DC Market. I am confused by L&G’s top DC investment person is finding a new home with them! Corporate Adviser make this their main story.. Legal & General’s head … Continue reading
Risk preferences in DC pensions.
The Pension PlayPen coffee morning on Tuesday 7th January was a father and son act with Arun and Sid Muralidhar talking with us. Here is the video We were delighted to hear Dr Arun Muralidhar and his son outlining a … Continue reading
How important are risk preferences for DC – Muralidhar 10.30 am Today
Steven Goddard CEO Pension Playpen INVITATION REMINDER – Coffee Morning…How important are risk preferences for DC? TYPE – Online WHEN: Tomorrow Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 10:30am Happy New Year to all our members! We are delighted to invite you to the … Continue reading
The FCA – less messing about – more action
In 2024 it announced 41 enforcement actions, and in the 2025 calendar year there were 33, both above its historic annual average of between 20 and 25. “We are conducting fewer investigations, faster,” Therese Chambers (one of two enforcement directors) … Continue reading
Innovators ; so much for yesterday – what of tomorrow?
I have reprinted the links to the video and slides from John Hamilton’s presentation yesterday. It is a mark of the interest the Stagecoach/Aberdeen (SASA) deal has had that the blogs surrounding John Hamilton’s appearance have had enormous interest. But … Continue reading
A run through of pensions in the UK; for those who are confused!
This is not a blog about state pensions or the pensions paid to people in the public sector like the NHS and Teachers, it’s for all the people who depend on the private sector though many people currently in public … Continue reading
Terry Pullinger on the future – for people needing pensions.
Yesterday SG Pensions hosted a day in Stationers Hall by St Pauls in the City. It was a success , bringing together the sponsors – primarily fund managers investing UK DB pensions and insurers – transferring liabilities to annuities. What … Continue reading