Monthly Archives: March 2025

Paying people a value for money pension to last them a lifetime.

Posted on March 26, 2025 by henry tapper

This is a great post from Adrian Boulding in response to my blog yesterday  “Help me with our pension..” This story can be better understood if we segment the market into three tiers. Those with £1m in a top end … Continue reading →

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Ian Beestin to cheer up sad politicians this morning!

Posted on March 25, 2025 by henry tapper

  Is Rachel Reeves looking a bit like this Prime Minister at the thought of tomorrow? Well perhaps she should come to the Pension PlayPen for a joyful morning. I’ve had a lot of fun recently from Ian Beestin both … Continue reading →

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“Help me with my pension!” say 84% of would be pensioners (shock)!

Posted on March 25, 2025 by henry tapper

I don’t get it. What does this statement from the very good Jonathan Hawkins mean? Providers don’t need to deliver “outcome based models“, people want pensions. Jonathan was speaking at PASA’s conference, I wasn’t there and I have Jasmine Urquhart … Continue reading →

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Work in later life; a lesson from bus-drivers

Posted on March 25, 2025 by henry tapper

Yesterday I asked whether the American trend towards buying longevity would arrive in the UK. This blog incorporates the thinking of people who consider work and building pensions an antidote to the lethargy of early retirement. I am glad to … Continue reading →

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Fat and old? That’s why I want semaglutides (and a pension) chaps!

Posted on March 24, 2025 by henry tapper

  I suspect that the article by Patrick Jenkins in today’s FT was prompted by our friend (LCP’s) Stuart McDonald. Patrick has “discovered” that American sixty year olds are taking to miracle cures  like weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy … Continue reading →

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The Spring Statement will be as boring as the Chancellor can afford

Posted on March 24, 2025 by henry tapper

It is not my habit to steal BBC articles, but this by Laura Kuenssberg seems a marker for what we will get. I will do a budget special on April 1st for Pension PlayPen as no one else wants to! … Continue reading →

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Productivity from the City desk!

Posted on March 24, 2025 by henry tapper

I am amazed to find out just how much food is thrown away here in the City of London. I found out from this bunch that I could become a food-saving hero by swiping my phone. To all, like me, … Continue reading →

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I’m going to get enlightened, the Scottish way!

Posted on March 23, 2025 by henry tapper

It’s been three months since I left hospital (Kings College) and apart from Christmas, which was part of my bargain with the people who care for me today, I have worked since then. Unfortunately, my body hasn’t properly healed and … Continue reading →

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Stronger UK markets fed by UK growth-fired pensions.

Posted on March 23, 2025 by henry tapper

The The London Stock Exchange is arguing that UK companies are seeking US stock market listings for the wrong reasons and ignoring the risks they take by listing in America. • Directors risk personal criminal liability for accounting errors under … Continue reading →

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Most people are “expected and supported” to work , pay tax and retire.

Posted on March 23, 2025 by henry tapper

The largest increases in claims for health-related benefits in recent years have been driven by rising claims from young people, and more than half of the rise since 2019 stems from an increase in claims relating to mental health or … Continue reading →

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