Monthly Archives: July 2024

1750 steelworkers scammed but offered no compensation

Posted on July 25, 2024 by henry tapper

The FCA has issued a report on the outcome of its BSPS redress scheme. I have reported this week on the mood among steelworkers who have been part of the FCA’s redress scheme , using their own words, from their … Continue reading →

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Investment companies – long term asset funds – or both?

Posted on July 24, 2024 by henry tapper

Mark Tennant has written a great letter in the FT defending the investment company (Trust) as the means to deliver the Government’s stated aims to make pension more productive. I agree with everything that Mark says, other than the final … Continue reading →

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Pension SuperHaven – “so people have a pension, not just a savings pot”.

Posted on July 24, 2024 by henry tapper

  In March, Professional Pensions reported that Pension SuperHaven was being launched by the organisation that pioneered the concept of the pension superfund. At the time, the idea that a DC pension scheme could offer DB pensions was seen as … Continue reading →

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Belle’s fate is on our screens – ending violence against women.

Posted on July 24, 2024 by henry tapper

The story of Belle Dingle and Tom King is in the public mind. Recently married , Belle has been the subject of abuse by a controlling husband. Now there are fears for her safety, the audience of Emmerdale watch on, … Continue reading →

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Should pension schemes be run like insurance companies?

Posted on July 23, 2024 by henry tapper

Paul Brine asks the questions – 30 odd play penners enjoy what ensues. By the power of Teams , youtube and your host Steve Goddard we can remind you of what you just witnessed or – if you were unlucky … Continue reading →

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Paul Brine – pension’s run-on champ- 10.30 today!

Posted on July 23, 2024 by henry tapper

Despite the smile and the diaphanous shot of Temple Island Henley, there is no soft-focus  to Paul Brine – pension trustee and champion of running pensions on. linkedin.com/in/paul-brine Paul is speaking at our Pension PlayPen coffee morning this morning.  It … Continue reading →

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McAteer and Dohle pop the “BritPens” bubble

Posted on July 23, 2024 by henry tapper

The PR bubbles were popping all over Downing Street yesterday as the great and the good were summoned to Downing Street to be informed of the Government’s intention to make the most of Britain’s greatest store of capital – its … Continue reading →

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Steve Webb and David Fairs on what isn’t going on in pension policy

Posted on July 23, 2024 by henry tapper

  People are getting a little confused with all these pension announcements going on. This blog tries to make sense of them with the help of a podcast from Steve Webb and David Fairs which I am providing some commentary … Continue reading →

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Paul Brine – pension’s irascible run-on champion

Posted on July 22, 2024 by henry tapper

  Despite the smile and the morning shot of Temple Island Henley, there is nothing cloudy  about Paul Brine – pension trustee and champion of running pensions on. linkedin.com/in/paul-brine Paul is speaking at our Pension PlayPen coffee morning tomorrow morning … Continue reading →

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LGPS mightn’t wear its smug face much longer..

Posted on July 22, 2024 by henry tapper

The Local Government Pension Scheme is (in funding terms) in a good place. By swerving LDI and investing in growth assets, it has achieved funding levels that could not have been imagined only four or five years ago. I reported … Continue reading →

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