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Shares are the most common investments for pension pots:  Shares are a type of security that signify ownership in a company and entitle the shareholder to a portion of the company’s profits, usually in the form of dividends. They can be bought and sold on a stock exchange and their prices are determined by supply and demand. You can get advice on buying and selling shares from a regulated stockbroker. You need to remember that the stock market is constantly changing and evolving. It is important to stay up to date with the latest stock market news and trends. Investors can find news about stock market activity from many sources, including online financial news, magazines, newspapers, and television news. It is important to keep up to date with the latest developments to make informed investment decisions.  Every share purchase should be made with careful consideration of factors such as company performance, sector trends, and the investor's circumstances and objectives. It is best to consult a stockbroker or financial advisor and do research before investing in any share. Remember that the stock market is open to the public, not just professional investors. The stock market exists to provide a platform for companies to raise capital by issuing shares and for investors to buy and sell those shares in an open and transparent marketplace. This allows companies to raise money to fund new projects, hire staff, expand operations, and pay dividends to shareholders. Whilst providing investors with the opportunity to purchase shares in companies they believe will be profitable and provide a return on their investment. Research and explore to find the right fit for your financial journey! 💼💡 #InvestmentManagement #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #london_stone_investments

The recent ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery in West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Company is a helpful reminder that there are constraints and limitations to be mindful of when negotiating and entering into a shareholder’s agreement. An important Delaware decision that will likely have ripple effects to jurisdictions beyond. Read more as we analyze and summarize the key takeaways of the ruling:

BDO Capital’s ESOP professionals answer common questions related to the creation, financing, valuation, and tax benefits of employee stock ownership plans. Learn more. https://bit.ly/3I94wYy

The recent ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery in West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Company rejects the validity of “new wave” stockholder agreement terms that impermissibly constrain the board’s ability to manage the business and affairs of the company. Read more key takeaways from the ruling in the latest Milbank Insight:

The last time I reviewed Hargreaves Lansdown's platform offering was back in 2020 as I chose them as one of the biggest established players promoting their Workplace solution to SMEs. They were one of the most expensive in terms of AMC but were offering pseudo bespoke portfolios and were (according to my mystery shopper experience) offering me more than just a pathway into the zombie land of 'Double Defaulters'. However, there were multiple things that their service failed to do for me. I covered these areas of failure in my private response to CP20.9 - driving Value for Money in Pensions, which I submitted purposefully after the deadline had passed for feedback from the great and the good in Pensions La La Land. Failure 1. This particular COBS failure is in fact industry wide e.g. not restricted solely to Hargreaves, and equates on average to a ~10% worse outcome for 1 in 2 workers assuming ONS data. Failure 2. This particular COBS failure goes back to 2011 engagements with Hargreaves technical experts, who ignored my team's warnings about the impact of restricting platform investment assets to only 'liquid' variants and purposefully restricting 'illiquid' variants. Failure 3. This failure relates to COBS19.1 expectations. This is triggered by multiple systemic failures under COBS, starting with failing to identify or establish my actual retirement goal, which is to achieve a minimum of 50% of my working income, after 25% TFC and with a sustainable capital base that creates a 2% increase in income. Without establishing my need, Hargreaves (or any Firm) can't possibly be certain of it meeting my needs affordably, or if it doesn't, identifying the best possible steps to take as alternatives. For the Private Equity Firms thinking that £4.7bn is a 'steal' because Hargreaves traded at £6.7bn not so long ago, I would strongly suggest you look more closely at what level of Restitution Funding may, or, may not, be embedded as #BlindSpotRisk on the Corporate Balance Sheet. My VfM analysis uses unique consumer data sets, which amongst other things, assesses the current cost of six of the largest pension provider's default fund outcomes in the Effectiveness, Efficiency and Relevance of meeting 9 in 10 worker's unmet needs. As of 31st July 2024, Consumer Duty Price and Value expectations will apply to 45m* Workplace DC pension pot owners. *source is from the 5 ⭐ #Pensionwashing experts at Corporate Adviser who refused to share a copy of their research with me as according to their Commercial Director I'm not an expert specialising in Workplace or EBC solutions, despite my LinkedIn profile clearly referencing six of their 5 ⭐ Award winners over the years 🤣 I have no issue with 5 ⭐ Awards being given, if they are justified, which arguably they are, for 1 in 10 workers. However, my focus for 25 years, and for the next 20 years (at least), are the other 9 in 10 where there is ZERO evidence of PMF for Workplace and Individual DC pensions. #BUOM

3 reasons why MFA is suing the SEC: 1. The SEC has exceeded its statutory authority and is injecting itself in the middle of negotiations between sophisticated investors; imposing a mutual-fund framework on private funds 2. The final rule will result in increased costs, undermine competition & result in less access for pension funds, endowments and foundations 3. The SEC has failed to justify the rule and hasn’t provided an adequate cost/benefit analysis #privateequity #hedgefunds

There are reasons to believe the UK stock market is at a turning point. In this short video, Victoria Stevens and Natalie Bell (nee Conway) of the Liontrust Economic Advantage team look at the recent M&A and IPO activity, how the team has been investing assets raised from the former and the potential benefits of the government’s pension proposals for the UK market. Click here to watch the full video: https://bit.ly/46ofMeL Capital at risk. This should not be construed as investment advice. #Fevertree #RaspberryPi #UKmarket

Authorized Shares vs. Outstanding Shares: What's the Difference? I am a dedicated Fiduciary Tax and Retirement Planner with extensive experience in helping clients plan for their financial futures. I specialize in creating personalized, comprehensive retirement plans tailored to meet individual needs and goals. I am committed to acting in the best interests of my clients, providing unbiased advice, and ensuring their assets are managed effectively. As a fiduciary, I am bound by law to act in the best interests of my clients. This means I am accountable for ensuring your retirement funds are invested wisely, managed efficiently, and taxed appropriately. Whether you're just starting to think about retirement or already there, I can help you navigate through the complexities of tax laws, investment options, and retirement strategies. My aim is to help you understand your financial situation and make informed decisions that will benefit your financial health in the long run. If you're looking for a dedicated, trustworthy advisor to guide you through your retirement planning process, feel free to connect with me. Let's plan for a secure and comfortable retirement together. Call at 480-270-2802 Visit us on our website: https://lnkd.in/gghwGBXG #Fiduciary #TaxPlanning #RetirementPlanning #FinancialAdvisor#law #assets #advice #goal #future #goals #client #futures #planner #experience #clients #retirement #retirementstrategy #investmentoptions #investmentoption #taxlaw #taxlaws #retirementfund #retirementfunds #retirementplan #retirementplans #beaccountable #investwisely #beto #informeddecision #informeddecisions #financialsituation #bestinterest #financialfuture

Something to keep in mind. 🧐 Arizona Public Safety's Mark Steed shares his thoughts with P&I on the private equity marketplace's practices, recent adoptions, CV's, and other nuances of the asset class. Will this effect overall performance? 🧐 Any ticking time bombs? 🧐 qashqade has the software and expertise to help LP's & GP's "peel back the onion" on your private market investments, for calculations, performance fees, customized metrics and so much more! Book a demo today and find out how at: qashqade.com better outputs = better outcomes #privateequity #LP #GP #privatemarkets

All kinds of interesting ways to look at CalPERS push to boost its #privatequity exposure by billions of dollars. One thing that stood out -- the proposed move has something to do with the system's push into co-investing in recent years. From Gregory Gethard's article in Buyouts: Anton Orlich, who heads the $483bn system’s PE program, said the system’s increased focus on co-investments would add 1% per year to the target allocation. CalPERS committed nearly $5bn to co-investments in the second half of 2023. According to Interim CIO Dan Bienvenue, the system has been committing $15bn to PE, with a significant amount to no-fee co-investments. The system will retain its $15bn pace to reach the 17% target, he said. Read it here: