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When it comes to pensions – we don’t know what we’re doing.
TPT’s survey of its DC membership makes for predictably depressing reading (reporting from Professional Pensions) Nearly half of defined contribution (DC) savers on the verge of retirement are unaware as to how they will access their pension savings, according to … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, DWP, Financial services, Government, pension, Pension new, Pension Regulator, Pensions
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Sunak and the Government that left everything undone
I remember speaking on my boat with a senior civil servant who worked for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak in the Treasury. “Sunak does detail , Truss doesn’t” was her blunt assessment. It is actually quite easy to work with … Continue reading
Are bridging pensions the answer to the receding state pension age?
Today we go again , this time with regular host Steve Goddard back from abroad and myself hopefully a little less conflicted. Paul will be speaking at this session on “The increasing state pension age – Are bridging pension … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Defined benefit pension plan, DWP, Government, Retirement
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McPhail on Labour’s pension dilemma (and details for next Tuesday).
For those not able to see Tom McPhail’s excellent presentation on Labour’s pension dilemmas, here it is. Sadly I had to drop out half-way through and I’m glad to see that Tom not only presented but self-chaired with his usual … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Defined benefit pension plan, DWP, Government, Retirement
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The potted history of Nest (Damian Stancombe)
Damian Stancombe, a charming and affable cotemporary of mine, has reposted a 2015 article that asks whether Nest should be nationalised- “Nest pot or crack pot” It’s helpful to look back on the past and learn. Damian’s article is prescient. … Continue reading
Michelle Ostermann – the PPF’s new CEO
Here is how the PPF’s new CEO , Michelle Ostermann introduces herself on Linked in. I have over 30 years of pension investment and senior leadership experience. I am currently the CEO of the Pension Protection Fund and Chair of … Continue reading
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Michelle Ostermann – the PPF’s new CEO
Here is how the PPF’s new CEO , Michelle Ostermann introduces herself on Linked in. I have over 30 years of pension investment and senior leadership experience. I am currently the CEO of the Pension Protection Fund and Chair of … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Financial services, Government, Michelle Ostermann, Pensions, ppf, Retirement
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Do we trust anyone but the sub-postmasters?
There was a debate in my house last night about who was telling the truth in the argument between Kemi Badenoch and the most recent former Chair of the Post Office. The Chair had been fired for reasons which weren’t … Continue reading
Putting our money where the Chancellor’s mouth is.
After a week of hearing how hard it will be to invest in growth capital. I am relieved to hear that the British Business Bank is planning to help pension funds invest in venture capital using its considerable intellectual … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, CDC, DWP, Financial services, Government, National Employment Savings Trust, NEST, pension, Pensions
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Pension schemes baulk at cleaning up other people’s mess
The serene atmosphere of day one of the PLSA conference did not last. The second day saw the Government coming for pension scheme money and the mood in the hall turn sour. If you want to win these friends and … Continue reading