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William McGrath and Aoiffin Devitt in conversation

I am very pleased that two people I have time for , have got together on this podcast. Here is what William has to say of being on the podcast Here is the podcast Here is what Aoifinn has to … 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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Meat and drink of a pension event – a compliant audience.

“Events” is an industry and the attendance of a small group of people is fought over. The events tend to be free and depend on the payment by sponsors to speak and promote in a hall. So Chatham House becomes … Continue reading

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DB, DC, CDC? Just “pensions” – judged by VFM

It is interesting to hear comments on the Pension UK Conference from Nico Aspinall and Darren Philp  I was aware that Nico was at the Conference but unaware of “the fringe” that Darren was at. To me, the Conference was … Continue reading

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Where does life expectancy go from here? Stuart McDonald and friends!

Right now LCP’s podcasts are a distance ahead of what else is worth listening to (a lot). The problem is getting listened to for all the work that Stuart and others put into their work. Which is why I hope … Continue reading

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Some thoughts on podcasts from Darren and Nico

I write a lot about these podcasts and I’m not quite sure why. I know how many times they get watched and I know how many times my comments on their podcasts get read. It’s not knockout – but I … Continue reading

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Mark Searle’s VFM podcast – well worth listening to.

Mark Searle is not someone I know – but I’d like to! He appears on this VFM podcast and talks with good sense about what is likely to happen to the money we have invested in pensions. He was at … Continue reading

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Paying better pensions when you can!

Martin Freeman is a long-time friend so I’m loathe to call him on pension issues but I’d like him to look at this photo and ask him what he sees. Is he looking at a group of over-privileged pensioners eager … Continue reading

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Illiquids in DC; Roe and Mistry – “explaining, not advocating”

The last three minutes of this short podcast are dedicated to telling people like me that we cannot share it without the written permission of L&G. The podcast is then published on Linked in and no matter that its stated … Continue reading

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The very unsensible policy agenda handed to TPR – POD 28.

The best thing I can say about this week’s VFM p0dcast is that it entirely sensible. Louise Davey, who is its star, turned down an ambition to take a degree for a more exciting opportunity in pension administration and her … Continue reading

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