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Why are there still 4,838 DB schemes and what will happen in 2026?
Thanks to the Pension Protection Fund for using its data gathering prowess to keep those of us working in and commentating on pensions, armed with the right information. It’s the latest stuff from the Purple Book and it shows just … Continue reading
Ros Altmann in 2020 on the Pension Action Group’s progress to that date
It has been over 5 years since I published this blog on the Pensions Action Group. My blog is not worth a great deal of time and I enjoy it for a picture I took on the stripper’s beach in … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Young, DB, Government, pension, ppf, Retirement, Ros Altmann
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Purple book and PPF letter sheds light on Pre-97 increases (to actuary Colin Haines)
The purple book is out and this is actuary Colin Haines analysis of salient numbers! This blog is for people as the actuarially inclined Colin, William McGrath and Con Keating. I simply share the information that has reached the inbox! … Continue reading
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Tagged #pensions, Colin Haines, Colin keating, Pensions, ppf, Purble Book, William McGrath
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Time for Government to think bigger on Defined Benefit pension surpluses?
I was wondering , when pondering the OBR’s estimates for the taking of surplus out of defined benefit pension schemes why they only expected less than 1% of the money in DB surpluses to make its way into the hands … Continue reading
Why should we build a “disposable” pension system?
This is an argument I am used to and it’s not one that I am comfortable to leave alone. We built a health system, a teaching system and a police and fire brigade to last and we should do the … Continue reading
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Tagged Argument, CDC, Closure, DB, henry tapper, Pension Oldie, ppf, PPF 7800
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“Other people’s money” – The PPF’s shocking surplus
Al Meeks has posted this blog on Linked in I am pleased this question is being asked because there are many in my circle who think there is too much insurance and insufficient initiative. For many companies, buy-out is not … Continue reading
PPF confirms general levy for 2025/26 (there isn’t one).
PPF decision saves £45m for UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes Benefits nearly 5,000 DB schemes and their sponsoring employers Marks significant milestone on PPF’s journey to financial self sufficiency Move supports government’s pension reforms and productive investment goals The … Continue reading
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Tagged Levy, Pensions, ppf, slashed, Torsten Bell, zero
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Sainsbury and Monk argue to parliament for a troubled group of pensioners over 73.
Roger Sainsbury and Terry Monk speak to the General Committee of the parliamentarians interested in the Pension Schemes Bill. You can watch it here with Roger Sainsbury and Terry Monk speaking on behalf of those deprived of their pension , … Continue reading
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Tagged Bry Davies, GMP, Mark Garnier, pension minister, Pensions, ppf, Roger Sainsbury, Terry monk
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The Michelle and Morten show at parliament- impressive but to the point?
The General Committee’s meetings with 23 “experts” has something a little celebratory about it. This one with Michelle Ostermann and Brightwell’s Morten Nilsson has got a TV “couples show” written all over it. This is Michelle introducing herself but she … Continue reading
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Tagged Brightwell, BT, Canada, consolidation, Denmark, Michelle, Morten, pension, ppf
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