Monthly Archives: May 2024

A holistic view of our finances?

Posted on May 6, 2024 by henry tapper

Beware of technology that wants to live your best life for you! Let’s not kid ourselves that we can know our finances through technology. Having all our data to hand via an extended dashboard is an impossible dream that delays … Continue reading →

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Cycling in London

Posted on May 6, 2024 by henry tapper

I cycle using a Santander (Boris) bike. Well not one bike, many bikes, there are tens of thousands of them around central London and many have had my bum on them. Bicycles are a problem to motorists, pedestrians and to … Continue reading →

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Why can’t we know where our money is invested?

Posted on May 6, 2024 by henry tapper

  I have to admit to knowing little about ESG and less about the multitude of initiatives that fund managers and pension schemes sign up to, to help them manage their investment in a socially responsible way. But I expect … Continue reading →

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Should LGPS help pay our council’s bills?

Posted on May 6, 2024 by henry tapper

Council tax bills are capped by Government so if the cost of services exceeds the defined contribution from council tax payers, a local authority can only cut services. In this argument. I argue that rather than bring down council tax … Continue reading →

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Sitting duckling – hungry heron.

Posted on May 5, 2024 by henry tapper

This morning we have had high drama on the river A hungry heron has flown in and taken watch on a branch opposite us One hungry heron pic.twitter.com/lEOvXmq5eE — Henry Tapper (@henryhtapper) May 5, 2024 I have the job of … Continue reading →

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LCP’s call to target health-inequalities to level up pensions.

Posted on May 5, 2024 by henry tapper

Anyone who has studied annuity pricing knows that your postcode is a significant factor in determining how long you are going to live. We accept that people who live in economically and socially deprived areas live shorter in retirement and … Continue reading →

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We need a new Government after pension’s wasted decade

Posted on May 5, 2024 by henry tapper

I expect that there are still people who think that a further Conservative Government is desirable or even possible, but I am not one of them. The last five years of Conservative rule have proved not just a disaster for … Continue reading →

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From girlie-swot to governor – Sally Bridgeland’s podcast.

Posted on May 5, 2024 by henry tapper

  I admit to being a little intimidated by Sally Bridgeland whose presence is as impressive as her intellect. Credit to Darren and Nico for creating this podcast. The second half of Sally Bridgeland’s podcast with Nico and Darren is … Continue reading →

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House of Commons Pensions Debate Criticises BP

Posted on May 4, 2024 by henry tapper

“Moral bankruptcy” at the heart of company’s approach to pensioners In a Parliamentary debate on UK pensions in the House of Commons on 2 May 2024, Alistair Carmichael, Liberal Democrat MP (Orkney & Shetland) told the House there appeared to … Continue reading →

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Dorset is Liberal again – I bet my Dad’s smiling.

Posted on May 4, 2024 by henry tapper

My Dad will be smiling to see Dorset become a Liberal County again. He was the last and only Liberal to lead Dorset County Council and though he’s no longer with us, he’s in my thoughts today. Dorset Council (all … Continue reading →

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