Monthly Archives: July 2011

A plurality of villains

Posted on July 12, 2011 by henry tapper

I am really hacked off at the Government for referring Mr Murdoch’s bid to pick up the other 60% of BSkyB to the Monopolies Commission. This kicks the issue into the long grass for a couple of years which is just … Continue reading →

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Growing old angrily- Lou Reed at the Odeon

Posted on July 6, 2011 by henry tapper

Image via Wikipedia My contribution to Gerontology this week is to bring you the news of the world’s angriest old age pensioner move over Victor- Lou Reed is the real deal. Seated at the Hammersmith Apollo I observed the serried ranks of baby boomers … Continue reading →

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Could we find a truly independent financial adviser?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by henry tapper

The Playpen met for lunch as they do every first Monday of the month to discuss a question posed to us by Paul Bradshaw- serial entrepreneur and the inventor (according to Alan Smith) of the £50,000 pa PEP. In attendance Bill … Continue reading →

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Pension Play Pen- a bribery free zone

Posted on July 1, 2011 by henry tapper

Here’s the song we’ll be singing to the hospitality enclosure at Henley today Have you read the Bribery Act – oh-oh oh-oh? Have you read the Bribery Act – no-oh no-oh? Have you read the Bribery Act? You’re illegal and … Continue reading →

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