Tag Archives: Pensions

William McGrath has some lucid comments on DB surplus to make on Tuesday

Posted on October 25, 2026 by henry tapper

Make a one-off catch up payment to cover 2020’s inflation spikes.
Pay 10% extra a year to members with a well funded scheme running-on with a sound sponsor. Continue reading →

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Getting money straight from the hippos mouth – kid’s stuff from Emily Boxall

Posted on October 25, 2026 by henry tapper

Money sounds a lot easier with Emily Boxall who has a touch that clearly lands well with children. Continue reading →

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If there’s not herding around value for money, a consolidated market isn’t working!

Posted on October 21, 2026 by henry tapper

If we don’t get herding with size, I’d be disappointed. There is space for all pension funds to collectively deliver . This make markets including the UK grow! Continue reading →

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The future of pension transfers; – pot or pension is also part of the equation!

Posted on October 21, 2026 by henry tapper

I stand on shoulders of giants discussing transfers with People’s Pensions.  Merging DC pots is progress , but should we transfer to retirement freedom or a collective pension? That’s the thing! Continue reading →

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Haldane’s right, and private business needs priming with pension money

Posted on October 20, 2026 by henry tapper

Growth is the way we get out of high borrowing for projects we cannot yet afford. The Government hasn’t got the money, our pension funds have. Continue reading →

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The reason the lowest paid pay more into pensions than they should.

Posted on October 20, 2026 by henry tapper

I hope that this will be brought up by the Pensions Commission in February’s report. It is a scandal that is unreported because too few care about low earners. Continue reading →

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Deja Vu at Royal Mail for 120,000 workers?

Posted on October 19, 2026 by henry tapper

Royal Mail say that they are currently recruiting 480 people a week. That strikes me as high turnover for a low-turnover business and a worry for the trustees of its collective pension scheme.  Continue reading →

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“Irresponsible behaviour from providers” – what’s Torsten Bell referring to?

Posted on October 19, 2026 by henry tapper

There really are many more important things that we can devote our time to do than worrying about how pension taxation will change in the budget. I’m with Torsten Bell, all this speculation isn’t doing anybody any good Continue reading →

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Darren and Nico remind themselves of their week at #PensionsUKCA26

Posted on October 18, 2026 by henry tapper

I can sympathise with the lads for their frustration at the lack of debate. The Conference has seldom been a place for confrontation, when it is – it is the better for it Continue reading →

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Why don’t bosses ask staff what they want for a lifetime’s payroll deductions?

Posted on October 18, 2026 by henry tapper

To suppose that we are saving to be wealthy is probably a bit far-fetched for most people. Getting a fair and well-administered pension is enough for most of us (the Pensions Regulator can look after VFM) Continue reading →

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