Tag Archives: John Kay

The danger of economists out of work (Kay and King on pensions)

Posted on October 26, 2023 by henry tapper

In this blog, I give a personal reaction to the Conference held at WTW’s London offices yesterday, organised by John Kay and the CISI. Although I found it a depressing event , it will inspire me to work harder and … Continue reading →

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For grown up pension debate – you don’t need to go to Manchester

Posted on October 24, 2023 by henry tapper

  The CISI is running an event this Wednesday (25th October )which has the most extraordinary agenda and a magnificent speaker line-up that I doubt will be equaled this year. The debate the PLSA  ducked Pensions has been one of … Continue reading →

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“Correcting the biggest avoidable UK public policy failure of recent decades”

Posted on October 12, 2023 by henry tapper

  The CISI is running an event on Wednesday 25th October which has the most extraordinary agenda and a magnificent speaker line-up that I doubt will be equalled this year. Pensions has been one of the biggest avoidable public policy … Continue reading →

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The Emperor’s pension – a tale of (not very) ancient times – from John Kay

Posted on June 15, 2023 by henry tapper

  Once upon a time, there was a wise and kindly Emperor, with a faithful retainer called Sid. One day, the Emperor took him aside ‘You are serving me well, and as a mark of my esteem, you will receive … Continue reading →

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PLSA Edinburgh – do we merit managing other people’s money?

Posted on June 3, 2023 by henry tapper

I’m going up to Edinburgh on Tuesday to the PLSA conference, my train ticket up cost £32, down £35 and I’m staying in student accommodation. Thanks to the PLSA for letting me cover the event from the press room, I … Continue reading →

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The USS valuation and a way forward

Posted on April 17, 2021 by henry tapper

The controversy over the University Superannuation Scheme’s current valuation sums up all that’s gone wrong with defined benefit pension schemes. Let’s start with the view of John Kay, one of Britain’s most respected and outspoken economists. John Kay, one of … Continue reading →

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Association is not causation – leave the clots to it!

Posted on March 18, 2021 by henry tapper

While several European countries pause their vaccine rollout to look into blood clots, this would seem an ideal time to clear up once and for all whether the vaccine is causing pregnancies, sunburn, and taking up smoking! https://t.co/sXoY4li9MS — stuart … Continue reading →

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The public debate on USS is elevated by King and Kay.

Posted on September 7, 2018 by henry tapper

Exclamation: Master @JohnRalfe1! Mervyn King has now joined UCU and is spouting what you call “#USS #smokescreen and pure #UCU #bollocks“! Calling Bazooka @mikeotsuka and Plowman @henryhtapper https://t.co/OFuewk3ER7 — John Ralfebot (@Ralfebot) September 6, 2018 One of the joys of … Continue reading →

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Is fund management over-rated?

Posted on June 10, 2018 by henry tapper

We’ve got used to thinking of fund managers as the kings of the lot. They are at the top of food chain in terms of pay and the respect offered them by the rest of the financial community. So the … Continue reading →

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John Kay – practical solutions to the FCA’s problems – please!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by henry tapper

Passive management must be valued In a lukewarm response to the FCA’s Asset Management Market study, John Kaye comments.  Greater transparency of charges will do little harm, but will also make little difference. Those customers who do focus on price … Continue reading →

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