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A concrete proposal to Run on 4 Good.
I have had a PDF in my inbox for some time and I finally got to read it this morning. It’s from William McGrath, who many will know is a former CEO of Aga and someone who thinks a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged AgeWage, Business, CDC, de-risking, Defined benefit pension plan, DWP, Government, National Employment Savings Trust
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The power of what we are.
It is a shame that while we are trying to find ways to grow our economy thinking long-term (pension funded) we are fearing short term tariffs from the USA as if our financial futures depended on the whims of a … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, Government, Insurance, pension, politics, social media, Treasury
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Where should our £1.6tn be invested?
I want to know how pensions can be reorganised to meet the needs of members, sponsors and the taxpayer whose money keeps Government going. Steve Hodder Partner at Lane Clark & PeacockPartner at Lane Clark & Peacock The Government has … Continue reading
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Tagged annuity, Business, Business and Economy, CDC, dc pensions, DWP, Government, Pension new, pension playpen, Pensions, Retirement, Steve Webb, TPR, workplace Pensions
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One thing got my goat on this. “Redirecting DB assets to DC”….
My email’s contain a number of interesting missives. Here’s one I will post anony-mouse -ly. The mailer will probably be cross with me for compromising him/her – if you were at the said event, maybe you remember! I wasn’t. One … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, Business and Economy, dc pensions, Government, Insurance, pension, Pensions, politics, Retirement
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Awkward surplus choices for top-job pension people!
There are a lot of people making noise about releasing pension scheme surpluses in funding. Here’s the actuaries saying something that pleases everybody. Actuaries like to think of themselves as an extension of the government and of course they have … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, annuity, Business, Business and Economy, corporate governance, dc pensions, Government, pension, Pensions, Retirement, TPR
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Jamie of Smart warms my walk home with hope!
The VFM pensions podcast has Jamie Fiveash , UK CEO of Smart Pensions as a guest this week. These podcasts are typically 80 minutes long, a bit like the Church service (though the Methodists offer no less!). This podcast occupied … Continue reading
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Tagged annuity, Business, Business and Economy, Employment, Government, pension, Pensions, Retirement
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Labour moves to re-capitalise pensions
Within three weeks from taking power , the new Government has Announced a Pension Schemes Bill Created a review of workplace pensions Re-written the rules for capital backed pensions. The consistent theme throughout is “capital”. Pensions are considered a store … Continue reading
Leave lobbying alone and let Government get on with it.
Commenting on the General Election result, David Fairs, LCP Partner, said: “A new colour of government doesn’t mean a radically different path for pensions policy. We will see a lot of continuity around some of the big themes such as CDC’s, … Continue reading
Validating a proposal to pay people pensions
My very good friend Carsten Staehr has sold his interest in payroll to pursue his interest in his family, sport and alcohol (running a wine bar). Tales of Carsten are numerous and I will not rehearse the excesses that have … Continue reading
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Tagged AgeWage, Business, Con Keating, corporate governance, DB, dc pensions, de-risking, Government, NEST, pension, Pension new, pension playpen, Pensions, Retirement, Steve Webb
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Two versions of growth – one that has failed – one that might succeed.
There are three pension agendas in this election, one is being talked about, one is not being talked about (but is crucial), the third is the one the pension industry wants to be talked about (but isn’t on anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, DWP, Employment, Government, Jeremy Hunt, pension, Pension new, Pensions, Rachel Reeves, Retirement
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