Monthly Archives: February 2010

Twickenham stinks

Posted on February 28, 2010 by henry tapper

Rugby union is not rubbish but it’s rubbish at Twickenham at the moment. Continue reading →

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Facebook for homework

Posted on February 28, 2010 by henry tapper

This is not a cutesypie post about how wonderful kids are- it’s another example of how a new generation of young adults are organisisng their lives to reduce stress and have fun.
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Enhanced transfer values-is there a middle way?

Posted on February 27, 2010 by henry tapper

There’s a lot of talk about “risk sharing” between employers and members of DB pension schemes. “Risk sharing” has become a euphemism for booting members out of the pension scheme- a middle way is needed. Continue reading →

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Join us for a weekend in the Cotswolds (March19th-21st)

Posted on February 25, 2010 by henry tapper

March 19th to March 21st. A brilliant weekend at a brilliant place. Continue reading →

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DC pricing- the fund manager’s dilemma

Posted on February 23, 2010 by henry tapper

And some insurance companies woke up to price constraints and the stupid ones soldiered on till they became extinct Continue reading →

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Who says modern life is rubbish? Ne-Yo at the Apollo

Posted on February 18, 2010 by henry tapper

I’m proud and happy for London and pleased that kids can I enjoy a night out without fear and violence. Continue reading →

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You don’t always know what you’ve got till it’s gone

Posted on February 17, 2010 by henry tapper

So I’m 48, 15 months older and I’d be able to buy an annuity-but they’ve paved paradise and I’ll have to wait till 2016 which sucks Continue reading →

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