Tag Archives: Scheme

Can you run a pension scheme with no end in sight?

Posted on November 9, 2020 by

The concept of infinity has puzzled philosophers for millennia and I’m not taking it on in a blog. It’s temporal counterpart  “eternity” has at least the boundary of time, though it’s still pretty mind-blowing to think of anything being eternal. … Continue reading →

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Don’t let the bullies grind you down

Posted on July 22, 2018 by

Talks between the Friends of CDC and the Financial Scientologists broke down last night in merriment. Actually, you are just flat out wrong. But you have a good sense of humor about it. — Jeffrey Brown (@IlliniBizDean) July 21, 2018 There … Continue reading →

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The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth- (guest blog- Matthew Masters)

Posted on October 3, 2016 by

68% of us think that we’re better than average drivers, which means that at least 18% of us are mistaken.  And does it come as a surprise that of that 68%, 61 out of every 100 are male?  While I … Continue reading →

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I’m nearly 55 – here’s what I’m doing for myself!

Posted on July 30, 2016 by

In this blog, I want to share with you my DIY approach to organising my finances as I approach 55. 55 has become an important year as it is the point when you move into what can best be called … Continue reading →

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Pension transfers – are they worth it?

Posted on February 28, 2015 by

Britain is in great need of advice on transfers between one pension and another. This doesn’t just mean transfers from defined benefit schemes to defined contribution schemes, it means support in transferring pot to pot transfers for DC arrangements. Unless … Continue reading →

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How HMRC passes the buck on Pension Liberation Fraud

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

The only people who seem to be being dumped on are occupational pension trustees. Continue reading →

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Improving governance and best practice – Work and Pensions Committee

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Trail commission has no more place in QWPS than consultancy charging Continue reading →

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A method to chose your workplace pension scheme.

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

I’d value your feedback on a scoring system we are developing which aims to provide employers with a method of rating one pension proposition against another. We want it used by employers looking to establish a new workplace scheme, and those who … Continue reading →

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Give a straight red to active member discounts

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

What are active member discounts (AMDs) and what’s so wrong with them? Continue reading →

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All we are saying – give DA a chance!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

“Possible easements for employers providing good pension schemes” Continue reading →

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