The House of Lords will debate the Pension Schemes Bill again on Monday night and I expect there remains cross-party support to remove the Mandation powers, on Ping Pong. Here are my thoughts - pensionsandsavings.com/house-of-lor...
The Government must not be given powers to micro-manage pension scheme investments. Incentivising investment in UK growth assets makes sense, but forcing schemes into high-risk private unlisted assets is a step too far. Read my blog: pensionsandsavings.com/pension-sche...
The Pension Schemes Bill contains dangerous measures that would force pension funds to invest according to Ministerial diktats. The House of Lords will try to throw these measures out next week, they are potentially really dangerous. Read my blog. pensionsandsavings.com/pension-sche...
Stronger safeguards are needed in Pension Schemes Bill for small pension pots. Read my blog post - pensionsandsavings.com/small-pots-s...
The Government has rushed through its Bill to cap salary sacrificed pension contributions, but it is clear that the legislation is premature - there are so many basic unanswered questions. Read my thoughts on this. pensionsandsavings.com/salary-sacri...
The House of Lords is currently scrutinising the huge Pension Schemes Bill. While many measures are sensible, the HoL Committee debates have highlighted some important amendments. This note is my first one covering various parts of the policy proposals - pensionsandsavings.com/pension-sche...
UK Investment Trusts under attack – Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders need to wake up and vote NOW. Read my blog - pensionsandsavings.com/uk-investmen...
2026 could be the year to ensure British pension funds back British growth. Read my blog pensionsandsavings.com/using-pensio...
Here are my thoughts on the budget decisions regarding Salary Sacrifice, Pre-1997 pension increases for PPF and FAS, and Lifetime ISA reform. pensionsandsavings.com/budget-2025-...
You might be interested to see my thoughts on what the Chancellor might do to pensions in the coming Budget. My blog post outlines 12 possible reforms - and offers the two that I think would be most helpful. pensionsandsavings.com/12-possible-...
You might be interested in my thoughts on the Assura PHP tie up and how it might be good news for British investors including pension funds. pensionsandsavings.com/assura-php-t...
Source: This is Money
a tremendous man is no longer with us. Lord Desai was a marvellous economist who I worked with for many years. his intellect and wisdom will be much missed blogs.lse.ac.uk/condolences/...
Read my proposal that UK pension funds should not expect to keep receiving massive taxpayer subsidies, unless they are willing to invest in Britain. I am not suggesting mandation – it is just proper use of incentives. pensionsandsavings.com/incentivisin...
At last, we have more information on which pensioners will receive the Winter Fuel Payment again this winter. Here are my thoughts on the £35,000 means-test cut-off and some important questions that still need answers. Read my blog post - pensionsandsavings.com/winter-fuel-...
About last night… 💙
(Been drawing since the final whistle and now we’re finished & we’ve made NEW mugs and fellow Spurs fans if you feel like sharing the heck out of these we would appreciate it so so much #COYS #COYS #COYS)
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