Monthly Archives: February 2012

The NAPF point the finger at the £1bn annuity scandal

Posted on February 5, 2012 by henry tapper

The picture shows the current view of member behaviours in DC and it’s been around long enough for us to feel reasonably confident that it works . The diagram promotes investment strategies that suit the needs of the three member … Continue reading →

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WE’VE GOT OUR POPCORN PENSIONS!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by henry tapper

There have been a few times in my life that I have felt completely happy, the birth of my son, winning a scholarship to Bryanston and a telephone call received yesterday evening are three that spring to mind. Moments when your sense of self-worth is captured completely in the realisation that something wonderful has happened. Continue reading →

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Choose from;- Sit down office meetings; standup office meetings or no office meetings!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by henry tapper

 MY THOUGHT when we sit down and our meetings are very slow. Stand up meetings sound scary! Maybe we don’t want meetings..what do you think? The blog is inspired by a  Great article from the New York Times – By … Continue reading →

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Selling NEST and auto-enrolment to the pension weary

Posted on February 2, 2012 by henry tapper

The issue of fatigue is high on my agenda this morning – especially Regulatory Fatigue. Yesterday the DWP published a host of documents that can be accessed through this link http://www.dwp.gov.uk/consultations/2011/workplace-pension-reform-2011.shtml It dots the “i”s and crosses the “t’s” on a … Continue reading →

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