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Incisive is Professional with Pensions; “Leave aside cynicism and get on with making CDC work”

Posted on June 12, 2026 by henry tapper

Thanks to Professional Pensions for the balance of journalism. Over the past six months of 2026 I have seen support from Incisive Media for progressive ideas on pensions and in particular its recent work giving a voice to those of … Continue reading →

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BlackRock , Aon and TPT – CDC – the next generation of master trust.

Posted on June 4, 2026 by henry tapper

I am pleased that Professional Pensions ran a one hour discussion on the workplace pension that runs with CDC. I phrase it like a car manufacturer would introduce a car that runs on electricity, it is still an idea that … Continue reading →

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PP Live 2026 – for those who weren’t at the Pension Commission launch yesterday!

Posted on May 20, 2026 by henry tapper

  You’re either one of the 49 people who run our pension savings or close to them to get a seat at the Pension Commission’s launch yesterday! The Commission’s launch coincided with Professional Pension’s annual discussion of the nuts and … Continue reading →

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David Walmsley – TPR “shaping the endgame”

Posted on March 25, 2026 by henry tapper

David Walmsley kicked off an Endgame Conference organised by Professional Pensions More than half (54%) of schemes are in surplus on a full buy-out basis, three quarters are fully solvent. This is for TPR a new world. A new way … Continue reading →

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Admin & Data forum ; men strategize, women get it done

Posted on March 6, 2026 by henry tapper

As payroll is to “reward” so “administration” is to pensions, a name to file away a part of your operational world that doesn’t play much part in your strategy. That’s what I think corporate board and boards of trustees have … Continue reading →

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If I was a strategist for an asset manager- I’d be interested in UK CDC

Posted on February 25, 2026 by henry tapper

Let’s not forget just what a chance CDC is to fund managers in the UK. At a time when DB schemes are hunkering down into end-games and DC schemes are consolidating into a few schemes which still are primarily focussing … Continue reading →

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Robin Ellison speaks for me on the VFM “masterpiece of dross”.

Posted on February 8, 2026 by henry tapper

A couple of weeks back , Kim Gubler pointed out that a perfectly good system for measuring the value people get for their pension money exists. It is offered by AgeWage that allows people can see how their pension money … Continue reading →

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A good old rant over the piss up in The Brewery.

Posted on November 16, 2025 by henry tapper

The delights of a good old fashioned rant are that they hold truths that cannot be spoken by the young. Thanks to this anonymous correspondent complaining that people could not see the irony of a recent blog featuring self-congratulatory award … Continue reading →

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Is the VFM of a pension scheme best measured by contribution rates?

Posted on November 19, 2021 by henry tapper

The PPI have been asked  “What can other countries teach the UK about measuring Value for Money in pension schemes?” and asked by the Pensions Regulator. The answer is 55 pages long and involves a detailed analysis of the impact … Continue reading →

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CDC – your questions answered

Posted on July 31, 2021 by henry tapper

A recent professional pensions weekly Pension Buzz survey of 100 members of its readership posed the question: “What is your main hesitancy or concern around CDC arrangements?” This blog lists the concerns expressed. It should be noted that only 37 … Continue reading →

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