Monthly Archives: December 2024

A reason to say thanks to the NHS!

Posted on December 21, 2024 by henry tapper

I walked out of the neuro department at Kings College Hospital and took a 40 bus to Blackfriars with my partner who , along with my son and his girlfriend got me through the first 7 days when I was … Continue reading →

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Corporate Adviser exposes the UK DC pension mess

Posted on December 20, 2024 by henry tapper

Decisions on how our money is invested are being taken by DC investment managers on our behalf. The result of disparate strategies is that some savers are being introduced into funds that delivered 16% more than others. So one saver … Continue reading →

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Are insurers offering a limited view of pensions?

Posted on December 19, 2024 by henry tapper

John Towner is an excellent advocate for the insurer’s belief that fellow businesses in the private sector have no business promising employees a wage for life, even for the years they have packed in their job. In the article set … Continue reading →

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Back in a score draw having been 0-3 down at half time!

Posted on December 18, 2024 by henry tapper

It’s been 33 days since I’ve been in a shirt. I was three down day one but now am 3 all with bad health! [image or embed] — Henry Tapper (@henrytapper.bsky.social) December 18, 2024 at 7:35 AM Those who follow … Continue reading →

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Headwinds for Productive Investment in the UK – Iain Clacher & Con Keating

Posted on December 17, 2024 by henry tapper

Over the past ten years, according to Yodelar, the average returns of the Investment Association (IA) fund sectors were led by the Technology and Technology Innovation sector, amounting to a total return of 365.29%, a compound annual return of 16.6%. … Continue reading →

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In praise of the NHS, those who work for us and for its patients!

Posted on December 16, 2024 by henry tapper

My new home! One month in and so much healthier. [image or embed] — Henry Tapper (@henrytapper.bsky.social) December 16, 2024 at 7:47 AM Thankyou for reading this. This is my first public blog since November 14th. On Friday 14th November … Continue reading →

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