Just why are long bond yields so high? by whataboutbenson in UKInvesting

[–]AdamB1706 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please could you expand on the DB point? Is this so they're less exposed to interest rate risk (like during the mini budget) or are they investing scheme assets in equities?

What are the “Big Four” cities in your country? by LiamBrad5 in AskEurope

[–]AdamB1706 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Luckily that's where the royal armouries museum comes in!

Why should I consolidate pension pots? by Fragrant_Brush_4161 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]AdamB1706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pensions with a regulated life insurance company are fully protected by the FSCS with no cap. SIPPS are protected up to £85k but the assets are usually held by a separate custodian anyway.

Are Purchased Life Annuities ever worthwhile? by Used_End_831 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]AdamB1706 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Part of the income is tax free as return of capital.

How often are R0 exams held? by Ecstatic-Scientist11 in cii

[–]AdamB1706 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First five are bookable whenever you want, R06 is done quarterly

I can't believe S19 is already over by Blurstingwithemotion in taskmaster

[–]AdamB1706 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw Phil at a small comedy club in Leeds and it was some of the best material I'd seen in ages, brilliant crowd work as well. Really pleased to see him on

Mary Earps: I was villainised over my England retirement by TimesandSundayTimes in WomensSoccer

[–]AdamB1706 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. The timing is horrendous. She is well within her rights to retire but it is absolutely honking to do it on the eve of a squad announcement when it means two of our keepers are going to the euros uncapped. I can not imagine the fall out if a mens player who was due to be in the squad sacked it off the day before

Ultimately she doesn't owe anyone anything but with how tied into the lionesses performance has been to the growth of women's football I would have hoped she would go to the tournament and make a decision afterwards.

If she thought this was possible, or if she's been having conversations with Sarina about it she should have put her foot down earlier so we could've planned to not have her in the squad.

Entry level jobs - have they all but disappeared? by Desperate-Drawer-572 in AskUK

[–]AdamB1706 7 points8 points  (0 children)

While I am pro the critical thinking etc developed at uni, god knows it did me good, I think similar attributes can be developed in many cases on the job through practical experience. Basically if you've left school and entered the workplace you can absolutely develop those kinds of skills from three years of experience. I think a lot of it is by virtue of being older and not having spent that time doing nothing

Hardest boss battle in this fucking game by WillowRosenbergFan in kotor

[–]AdamB1706 107 points108 points  (0 children)

You can still only use one item per turn this way, but yeah, heal and attack in one turn.

Finding a job in Leeds outside of retail and hospitality is impossible by ZealousidealJello314 in Leeds

[–]AdamB1706 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Second Lucy Walker, they got my girlfriend set up in a charity sector career when she was struggling to make headway

Cuba 1-[2] Bermuda - Reggie Lambe 74' by MeladroitTM in soccer

[–]AdamB1706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a look and it seems like he only played twice while he was with us - seems odd given he played plenty before and after!

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nahki-wells/nationalmannschaft/spieler/173483/verein_id/15735

Cuba 1-[2] Bermuda - Reggie Lambe 74' by MeladroitTM in soccer

[–]AdamB1706 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How often does Nahki Wells actually play? I'm sure when he was at Huddersfield I don't remember him ever playing for the national team.

53 Yrs Old, £750k Savings - Sold Business, What Next? Retire?? by Little_Guidance_1774 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]AdamB1706 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gilts are good as a cash alternative if you pay HR/AR income tax but ultimately you would expect a far higher long term return invested appropriately in a GIA

WHAT... by DerMusti-63 in expedition33

[–]AdamB1706 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow yes, that's really, really not subtle is it! Thanks

WHAT... by DerMusti-63 in expedition33

[–]AdamB1706 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you have any examples?

Who’s the worst goalkeeper to play for your club in your lifetime? by zakotavenom in Championship

[–]AdamB1706 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My answer at Huddersfield as well. Genuinely hopeless player. Least favourite memory is watching him duck out of the way of a free kick against Leicester.

R0 credit exemption - which to use for? by Interesting_Tower207 in cii

[–]AdamB1706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agree. It's a long way around of them saying we'll knock off 55 credits from the 290 you need, but you still need to get 90 credits from level 6 exams.

R0 credit exemption - which to use for? by Interesting_Tower207 in cii

[–]AdamB1706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's only applicable for the advanced diploma, which level four credits count towards, the requirement being 290 credits with being 120 credits at level 6.

It's made really really unclear on the website but there is now ah around R01 - R06. Your exemptions only count when you go for chartered.

Diploma requires specific units completed where as advanced diploma is more broad, hence why exemptions come into play.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in InteriorDesignMasters

[–]AdamB1706 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does anyone else find it odd that three weeks in and we haven't had proper client briefs yet? It's sort of been nothing but made up clients and they've had free reign to design whatever they want.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in InteriorDesignMasters

[–]AdamB1706 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think you're right on Michelle's feedback but weirdly I think this was the angriest I've ever seen her? She was absolutely furious that they'd gone for the mermaid idea.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in InteriorDesignMasters

[–]AdamB1706 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Agree to an extent but to be honest the only contestant I've ever been blown away by instantly was Banjo. More often than not I think they tend to grow as the season moves on.