After the torpor of Tory government, Labour has hit the road running. Yesterday Rachel Reeves said she would be pursuing plans to build a UK wealth fund. Reeves…
ASSET MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES
Asset managers have faced a challenging decade. Read this series to learn how the business environment has changed over the last 10 years and continues to shift. The final blog posts will look to future and ask what the sector can do to grow profits and cash flow.
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
Confused about sustainable investing? Then read this series that helps to demystify the jargon and talk about the nitty-gritty of what’s involved. Start with the “What is sustainable investment” post and then read the ones above.
UK PENSIONS LANDSCAPE
This series of blog posts explains how pensions policy has evolved in the UK since the second World War. It explains the different pension systems available including state as well as occupational pensions for the private and public sector. If you have ever been curious about why your parent received a final salary pension but you will not this is the series for you! It’s best read in chronological order.
UK PENSIONS CHALLENGES
While there are plenty of positives about the UK’s pension policy, there are still areas which need further work. This series of articles examines the most important issues.
Now my series of posts explaining the UK pensions landscape has been completed, it’s time to address which issues need to be resolved to ensure pension schemes offer…
It’s understandable why so many in the private sector feel their defined benefit pension is gold-plated. These provide a high-quality retirement income – matching either final or average…
After a disappointing start to the summer, the weather gods rewarded us with plenty of August sunshine. I remained busy, even as my inbox…
At the end of May I acted as master of ceremonies for Candriam’s investment seminar in Madrid. What a career highlight! I love every…
After months of rain, May’s few warm days felt fabulous. Fingers crossed we’ll have more time in the sun once the summer season officially…
After a quiet start to April, school holidays ended and our capital city sprang back to life. The tube filled, bars were once again…
The blooming of the cherry trees in my favourite local street heralded the arrival of spring − the picturesque froth of pink flowers signalling…