Tag Archives: UK

Collective Pensions are returning in the US too – and for the same reason as the UK.

Posted on September 8, 2026 by henry tapper

I was passed this article by a friend who has a predilection for pensions (as I do). The Americans have yet to discover the CDC variant as their “pension” has the guarantees of what we call “defined benefit. But the … Continue reading →

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Can firms reorganise to realise the potential of AI?- Asks Torsten Bell

Posted on August 7, 2026 by henry tapper

  Interesting that Torsten Bell, an economist , is looking to the potential of AI for UK growth Interesting (as always). Argues that strengthening evidence of AI making individuals more productive at specific tasks is not (yet) driving the relatively … Continue reading →

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So Donald Trump likes Australian’s “Super”? I wonder why?

Posted on July 24, 2026 by henry tapper

Australia’s Not-So-Super Retirement System American Social Security reformers see a lot to like, but there are some aspects they shouldn’t seek to copy. Many of us in the UK came to this conclusion some time ago! By Samuel Gregg  July … Continue reading →

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Is the money to pay our pensions keeping Apollo’s private credit fund going?

Posted on June 23, 2026 by henry tapper

What is happening in America is frightening to everyone. The American wealthy investor are turning their back on private credit and wanting their money back. Apollo are the biggest and a big buyer of UK insurance companies. They are also … Continue reading →

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The Bank of England fails to invest any of its £3.5bn staff pension for UK growth

Posted on April 18, 2026 by henry tapper

This is a comment from my recent blog on the BOE and PRA’s open criticism of the DWP’s arguments for CDC. The most important criticism of the BoE pension fund is that it is not aligned with the government’s growth … Continue reading →

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The Dutch have taught us how to do CDC (we’ll learn from their mistakes!)

Posted on March 30, 2026 by henry tapper

The Dutch experience is often cited as a good reason not to use CDC to improve pensions. LCP say it’s a good reason for us to go CDC by learning from their mistakes. In the second of two essays from … Continue reading →

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Aegon to become “TransAmerica” and dispose of Aegon UK

Posted on December 11, 2025 by henry tapper

Aegon “considers” putting UK business up for sale The business said it would begin a strategic review of Aegon UK on the day that Cushon was bought by WTW. The more restrained report “consideration” while Citywire simply reports what is … Continue reading →

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Can India pay pension payments “cradle to grave?”. Can UK help and learn?

Posted on October 10, 2025 by henry tapper

Half of AgeWage is in the UK, the other half in India. We speak every morning and will do this Friday, we bring everyone together to talk about pensions from east and west. Too much of our time is spent … Continue reading →

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Freezing the Italian state pension age for political reasons? Goodness!

Posted on September 28, 2025 by henry tapper

The FT’s Amy Kazmin has provided us with an excellent analysis of the political issues surrounding the state pension age in Italy. We have a review of the state pension age in the UK and it is due to pronounce … Continue reading →

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Bec Wilson wants an Epic Retirement – 10.30 am today (click for details).

Posted on September 23, 2025 by henry tapper

To join the coffee morning click here at 10.30 today  (23rd Sept)   This lady is helping us digest pensions on the Pension Playpen’s coffee morning on Tuesday 23rd September (Today). Click here for entry I’ve spoken to a few … Continue reading →

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