Scheme actuaries use a nominal gilt yield curve, which they assert directly matches the currency and inflation exposure of those…
"prefers to compare the returns with a liability proxy (a mixture of gilt maturities)" Are those Index-Linked gilts, given that…
I agree the major problem with DC is that it has been designed as a savings plan not to provide…
Oh, and I think this confusion leading to DB being viewed as a pot by members is an unintended consequence…
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Aussie’s secret jewel on epic retirement – Bec TOMORROW Tuesday!
This lady is helping us digest pensions on the Pension Playpen’s coffee morning on Tuesday 23rd September (Tomorrow – Tuesday). Click here for entry I’ve spoken to a few times on the web and spent too long on her site. … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Bec Wilson, financial planning, pension playpen, state, UK
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Bec Wilson unveils the best kept secret in retirement planning.
This lady is helping us digest pensions on the Pension Playpen’s coffee morning on Tuesday 23rd September (next Tuesday). Click here for entry I’ve spoken to a few times on the web and spent too long on her site. Next … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Bec Wilson, financial planning, pension playpen, state, UK
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Worries over Bermuda must be worries for “UK pension end-game”.
I have been sent this article. I would be interested in thoughts from readers, it disturbs me (published as received). Bermudian life reinsurance stress test reveals recapture and recovery worries The vast majority of Bermuda’s life reinsurers have survived a … Continue reading
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Tagged BErmuda, Life Reinsurance, pension, Private Equity, reinsurance, UK
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State Pension at 75 – for sure – but at a cost to social insurance
I have shared some thoughts from experts – not adulterated by my bastardisation, but as they came to me. They are reactions to my blog this morning. This is the tweet of the article in the Times, the tweet by … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Young, Benefit Jack, social insurance, state pensions, UK, US
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Do we need a patriotic sticker on default pension funds?
I worked for a couple of months earlier this year with Colin and found out that everyone likes and admires him (“too good for Aon” – said one of my friends). I don’t know much about Aon but I like … Continue reading
Holidays for the have it and want its. A pension special!
The reality of August is played out on beaches not boardrooms. People are at work doing the tough thing which is to keeping the show on the road while the deal-makers are sunning it in villas abroad or perhaps hosting … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, CDC, DB pension, DWP, Financial services, pension, Pensions, Retirement, Tontine, UK
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“Don’t bank on living average”! Aussie plan investments that last as long as we do!
This blog’s by my friend Jim Hennington, an Australian actuary who translates charts into simple messages. If you are interested in the delivery of investment solutions that the Australians are devising to meet this issue, then click on the link … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Investment annuities, Jim Hennington, Pensions, Retirement Income Covenant, UK
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Don’t the UK’s special opportunities need more help from the top?
There’s an important opinion piece in this morning’s FT, I know some of my readers don’t get a digital FT so if you mail me at henry@agewage.com, I will provide you with a link to it – subscribers get a … Continue reading
Advice or guidance? – It depends how you like to travel!
This blog follows Australian pension regulation, not because that’s what’s trendy in political circles (we are unlikely to see the next pension minister be such an admirer) but because of the it informs debates in this country we are yet … Continue reading
Zalensky tells Putin – “we will be with gas, light , water and food – without you!”
“Troops are moving forward; they are not only gaining back territory but liberating people,” German Foreign Minister Baerbock said. “I think it’s really a moment of hope, even though maybe it’s a small moment of hope. This is what we … Continue reading
Thanks for your reply. I hope it does successfully "embed both the real rate and expected inflation in one number".…