Monthly Archives: November 2022

I’ll argue on my blog – not in parliament.

Posted on November 17, 2022 by henry tapper

The Work and Pensions  Committee announced the line-up for their sessions on LDI (23rd November). There’s been a bit of banter about lining up Con, John and Iain and me. Let’s calm things down. We may have very different views … Continue reading →

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FCA, TPR v LDI and FTX – a difficult discussion in the House of Lords

Posted on November 16, 2022 by henry tapper

  It is alarming to listen to the regulators answering the questions of the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee.  There were admissions from both the Pension Regulator and the FCA that they had insufficient information on LDI to … Continue reading →

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Why are the over 50s not working so much?

Posted on November 15, 2022 by henry tapper

Work is becoming less rewarding but more of us are getting a paycheque than ever before. People officially unemployed is falling but the number of us out of the labour market continues to rise and this is particularly amongst those … Continue reading →

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It is Ukraine’s war to win – and it is their peace to make.

Posted on November 15, 2022 by henry tapper

As the G20 debates which version of victory over Russia, they would prefer, the people of Ukraine, who have born the horror of the current war must have the final say, The military and economic support given to Ukraine must … Continue reading →

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We can afford to pay tomorrow’s pensions – but not like we do today!

Posted on November 15, 2022 by henry tapper

I am pleased to read from over the seas, this tweet Gareth Thomas of DWP expects there will be changes to the draft DB Funding Code proposals, following industry feedback an open consultation. ze A consultation response from The Pensions … Continue reading →

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Do it for Britain not the markets Rishi!

Posted on November 14, 2022 by henry tapper

Who runs Britain? I’ve said this several times with relation to the LDI crisis, but we don’t set policy to please the markets , we set policy because it’s right for Britain. The Autumn Statement on Thursday is likely to … Continue reading →

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Why the time for a new type of pension is NOW!

Posted on November 14, 2022 by henry tapper

Tomorrow (Tuesday 15th) I will be talking with Simon Eagle of Willis Towers Watson on what a new pension based on CDC principles but open to anyone with a DC pot that can be drawn down. Go to http://www.pensionplaypen.com , … Continue reading →

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The wage we expect when we stop work.

Posted on November 13, 2022 by henry tapper

    “So what sort of money would I be talking if I did this till I was 65?” I remember the question and the chap who asked me it. It was 1984 and I was in West Ham sitting … Continue reading →

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“Are unregulated consultants to blame for the LDI crisis?”

Posted on November 13, 2022 by henry tapper

Good morning and welcome from sunny Paphos, set in the eastern mediterranean, a hop and a skip from Lebanon, Israel and Palestine. If you begrudge me a week of leisure then I’ll tell you I’ve paid for it through the … Continue reading →

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Autumn booster update from the Covid-19 actuaries.

Posted on November 12, 2022 by henry tapper

Autumn booster update By Andrew Pijper, Dr Rebecca Sloan COVID-19 Actuaries Response Group – Learn. Share. Educate. Influence.   Latest key findings The Autumn booster programme began on 12 September 2022 for those aged 75+ and vulnerable patients. It was … Continue reading →

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