Tag Archives: Retirement

Whatever became of inter-generational solidarity?

Posted on April 9, 2024 by henry tapper

Intergenerational solidarity is best understood within the context of shared expectations and obligations regarding the ageing of individuals and the succession of generations. This contract across generations and age groups represents the norms operating at the micro- and macro-levels of social … Continue reading →

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The high price we are paying for pension fraud

Posted on March 22, 2024 by henry tapper

This blog is about a discussion in parliament about cleaning up a legacy of pension scams and a discussion in the popular press about how legislation designed to stop those scams is leading to popular discontent. This morning, we continue … Continue reading →

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Time has moved on – and so must HMRC . Ark pension fraud (pt. 94)

Posted on January 5, 2024 by henry tapper

Good for the FT for giving publicity to the ongoing agony of the Arc pension fraud victims. This is a specialist pension blog and so has covered the fraud many times over the years. Sue Flood has had her testimony … Continue reading →

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Pot for Life – when an employer bit off more than it could chew

Posted on November 28, 2023 by henry tapper

I enjoy First Actuarial bulletins. This one’s so pithy it speaks for itself. We are light years away from pot for life and – as this case study shows, it’s not just payroll who’ll have problems!   First Bulletin – … Continue reading →

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The pension investment debate – where we have got to?

Posted on May 30, 2023 by henry tapper

Pensions are now center-stage in Britain’s economic debate. The assets within our DC and DB pension systems are openly discussed by politicians , the think-tanks and in the press. The immediate future of UK pensions has been opened to debate … Continue reading →

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Will the PLSA recognise the pension investment agenda has changed?

Posted on May 29, 2023 by henry tapper

For a second time in a row, a PLSA  Conference will take place at a time of national debate about the impact of pension investment on the economy. The last Conference in October coincided with the BOE’s purchase period of … Continue reading →

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A day when the flat-earthers got a shock – a DC summit that lived up to its name.

Posted on May 16, 2023 by henry tapper

As expected, the DG publishing’s DC Strategic Summit held in Liverpool Street , offered us a day well spent. Many thanks to the organizers, the sponsors and the speakers. As I have said in my feedback , it is hard … Continue reading →

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PMI DC and master trust symposium -a welcome anchor!

Posted on April 21, 2023 by henry tapper

I got a surprise but most welcome last minute acceptance to this event, having been on the waiting list. The event was a sell-out with well over 200 delegates, a healthy exhibition and a day long event that kicked off … Continue reading →

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Will British Steel lessons fuel retirement income review reforms?

Posted on April 18, 2023 by henry tapper

Stephen Lowe of Just clearly thinks that the redress project that is going ahead for British Steelworkers ill-advised to leave their pension scheme has focused minds at the FCA on the need for  income in retirement. Citywire reports  Lowe as … Continue reading →

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Solving the nastiest hardest problem in finance with Arun Muralidhar

Posted on March 14, 2023 by henry tapper

  Arun Muralidhar is a campaigner for turning pots to pensions and he is speaking on the adoption of his solution – the Retirement Security Bond (RSB) – in countries around the world. He has asked me to publish this … Continue reading →

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