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

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!

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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Come and debate the future of DC with the Prospect union.

We will discuss how unions are getting to grips with CDC as a way forward to what are currently DC workplace pensions. The event is at 10.30 am on Tuesday 21st July. You can get into the meeting on this … Continue reading

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How do unions feel about CDC?

What we were used to – no longer available to  workers in the private sector Since the collapse of Defined Benefit pensions first for new joiners and soon after for further accrual by those already members, the unions have fallen … Continue reading

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What are our Lords up to with “Pension Schemes” this week?

This from the “on the money” Pension Age which keeps us up to date with the Pension discussions. Peers query mandation and LGPS powers as Pension Schemes Bill enters HoL committee stage By Callum Conway   13/1/26 House of Lords (HoL) … Continue reading

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We need to save for our futures before we end up like the French – Tom McPhail

I hope you had a happy Christmas and are queuing up for a happy new year! Here is Tom to help you as you wait to get going again! Here is a belated Christmas present, Tom for boxing day. Maybe … Continue reading

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The shortest day of the year always evokes strange love for women!

I saw a lady walking down London Wall this morning, what a sourpuss, I turned to her and tried to cheer her up “cheer up it’s Christmas” said I. She flicked me a V and walked off Continue reading

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Why are investment trusts excluded from the Pension Schemes Bill?

William MacLeod Speaking in the House of Lords today during the Pensions Schemes Bill second reading both Baroness Ros Altmann and Baroness Sharon Bowles , asked a very simple question: Why have listed investment companies been excluded from the Bill? … Continue reading

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“The payment of tax is voluntary” – a useful thought from Laurence.

  This wonderful post from our new friend Laurence , explains that taxation is owned by the people who pay it. If they don’t feel they own it, they won’t pay it. Let us not let Laurence’s tee-shirt become a … Continue reading

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We don’t need austerity, we need to invest and grow

  Martin Woolf has produced an econium to growth and posted it in the FT. People care about their standard of living. Democracy is simply far stronger if it is possible for everybody to become better off. Growth provides that. … Continue reading

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