Tag Archives: Pensions
Peers terrified of IHT on pensions when they die.
The House of Lords appears to be fighting a rearguard action to keep the wealthy wealthy if they choose to keep their pension savings in “pots”. Of course many rich people chose to take their pensions into pots in the … Continue reading
The questions on the “leasehold cartel” that pensioners need answering
This is what the Government is saying to the one million people who are reckoned to being fleeced by free holders. It is good but it is not good enough. Harry Scoffin and the Free Leaseholders will bank what … Continue reading
Do you want to choose or be given a pension? A CDC debate on choice
Let’s not pretend the future choices for employers are going to be easy, they won’t be. Since 2012 we’ve made saving for retirement as easy as possible by defaulting staff into default funds of pensions we’ve mostly chosen on the … Continue reading
No one should be surprised that there’s a ferocious battle between Reform and LGPS
This battle has been going on since Reform won control of Local Government around the country and has set about prioritising the needs of council tax payers above the prudence of pension officers. This is how the FT report the … Continue reading
John Roe , coffee and fund management – I share his views
Value for money? I think we have the same thoughts – John Roe. Sorry to use an Aldi packet – it doesn’t quite make the grade for the best breed of coffee drinkers , but this is what I’m drinking … Continue reading
Revival of pension investment as pension buyout deals slow.
The FT kick off the week reporting something that you’ve been reading on this blog and in the pension trade press, the flow of pensions to insurance annuities is slowing as the size of buy-ins and buy-outs slows. Thanks Mary … Continue reading
Pensions, politics and football
The weekend was a battle between the north west and the south east in politics and football and I’m pleased to report no battling in pensions. Well done Bournemouth , well done my actuarial friend from Southbourne who put some … Continue reading
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An amorous podcast with Kim Gubler’s Ronnie and Claire
It is rather fun to have Kim Gubler on Darren and Nico’s podcast this week. Kim Gubler Consultants has sold itself to IGG in a deal which Kim says ensures its independence but gives itself access to IGG’s private equity … Continue reading
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How much indexation should we have in DC (including CDC)?
One of the questions that buzzes in my little brain is just how much indexation I am getting on my pension. I get a pension from Eagle Star (now Zurich) which pays income that increases by CPI up to 5%. … Continue reading
Investment companies should give be giving us better DC pensions
The Lords has been looking at the lot of DC pension investors, investors who could be invested in CDC before too long. We start with the most important amendment that is needed. Investment companies (trusts) should be on the shopping … Continue reading
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