Monthly Archives: May 2025

The Telegraph sinks to new lows in pension journalism

Posted on May 11, 2025 by henry tapper

CDC is likened to a fruit machine   The Telegraph has published an article about CDC pensions that I publish here. This blog contains elements of the article.   The Telegraph’s Rob White sees Rachel Reeves looking to tear up … Continue reading →

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What goings on for West Glaswegians – Partick and Brian Graham!

Posted on May 10, 2025 by henry tapper

I know that most readers will be more interested in the European antics of Tottenham, Manchester Utd and (sadly) Arsenal. I would like to be following Yeovil but it is not to be, I am pleased that Bournemouth are still … Continue reading →

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Tax-relief should be earned and benefit everyone

Posted on May 10, 2025 by henry tapper

Altmann makes “£70m pension give away” matter No one has such capacity to wind up the pension community as Ros Altmann and my blog that supported her outrageous demand that tax-relief be granted to pension funds so long as those … Continue reading →

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The US free ride is over, pensions need to get paid by Britain

Posted on May 10, 2025 by henry tapper

There has been a huge soft ride on US stocks these past few years based on the huge performance of a few technology stocks and a strong US Dollar. Before I call this over lets look at markets. Here is … Continue reading →

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Less than 2p of your Nest pension pound’s invested in blighty; shocked?

Posted on May 9, 2025 by henry tapper

There is one paragraph in this article that sprung out at me because I am currently saving into a Nest pension and because I had not realised that less than 2p in every £1 I hold in a Nest pot … Continue reading →

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Benstead on CDC next Tuesday at Pension PlayPen

Posted on May 9, 2025 by henry tapper

  If you are interested in CDC and excited by news that our pension minister is endorsing TLT’s work in this year then come to Pension PlayPen’s coffee morning next Tuesday at 10.30 am. It’s a free event and we … Continue reading →

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Targeted support for 700,000 reaching retirement each year

Posted on May 9, 2025 by henry tapper

I am drawn to this article in CityWire. There are 700,000 who reach retirement with freedom but no pension. I doubt it is being picked up in the advisory world and I am not sure that it is properly understood … Continue reading →

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“A complete shift in how victims are supported and justice delivered”

Posted on May 9, 2025 by henry tapper

📢 On Monday, a pivotal Parliamentary summit will give voice to investment fraud victims, exposing systemic failings – including unjust tax treatment. Experts will call for a complete shift in how victims are supported and justice is delivered#FairTaxForFraudVictims pic.twitter.com/iaZt8CCpO1 — … Continue reading →

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TPT gets approval for its CDC pension scheme from Minister

Posted on May 8, 2025 by henry tapper

  CDC is on the horizon and it’s good to see TPT ahead of the game in promoting its offering. Following the Minister for Pensions’ recent announcement that legislation enabling multi-employer Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes will be introduced after … Continue reading →

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LCP identify Trustees as Pensions’ true “Power-Brokers”

Posted on May 8, 2025 by henry tapper

I am pleased that LCP has produced a report about Pension Trustees, both those of DC and DB funds.  Here is their executive summary Executive Summary There is growing interest within government in using pension assets to promote the growth … Continue reading →

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