Tag Archives: Exclusion

Homogeneity and exclusion

We all have heard about D&I – Diversity and inclusion. But when we open our browsers we are presented with homogeneity and exclusion and the “received idea” is what Google or Microsoft’s artificial agent present us with. “Homogeneity” is the … Continue reading

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Can a one size fits all approach create pension harmony in the UK?

  The FCA and tPR have constructed a simple pensions consumer journey to be a framework for considering a standard response to pensions issues. In this blog, which forms part of my input to their call for evidence, I argue … Continue reading

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“Pentech” lessons from Japan

    Last year’s stories about Japanese pensioner’s focussed on their propensity to shoplift , get caught and end up in jail (which they favoured over living solitary lives at home). This blog looks at the problems of financial exclusion … Continue reading

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We don’t believe in “experts” anymore

The phrase in the title is a favourite of my boss – Hilary Salt – if you read this on holiday in California –   Nothing convinces me more that experts are not to be trusted than my being called a … Continue reading

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