Monthly Archives: April 2026

Yeovil Town – safe and sound! I’ll return down south relieved.

Posted on April 4, 2026 by henry tapper

The Glovers safe “Yeovil are safe in the National League” ….not the headline that will sell many reads on this blog Will Merry wins it late for Yeovil with a fantastic solo goal! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/8yCIb8TAtr — National League on DAZN … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the sustainability of public pensions

Posted on April 4, 2026 by henry tapper

Two respected minds say this on “pensions”. First a former Trustee. derekscott1 says: April 2, 2026 at 7.32 I was with the union view until I read the part that says “The Office for Budget Responsibility has been clear that public … Continue reading →

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From might to misery in a decade; Cumbo reminds us of BSPS and of those it should have looked after.

Posted on April 4, 2026 by henry tapper

  I am pleased that Jo Cumbo retains her passionate interest in what happened here. A decade on and ÂŁ106m in redress has now been offered to 1,870 former British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) members who were given unsuitable transfer … Continue reading →

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The sun arrived for us in Perthshire

Posted on April 3, 2026 by henry tapper

It’s been a week since I could say that but yesterday morning the sun blessed mid Perthshire with its rays! What a sight at every turn! These are four sights on my walk towards the sleeping giant! Trace the skyline … Continue reading →

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“Pensions aren’t for the real world” – says a recruiter. “Yes they are!” says Terry!

Posted on April 3, 2026 by henry tapper

I had a conversation yesterday evening with a recruiter whose job it is to get big projects done by people who build houses. We talked about what made a job attractive to working people in his sector. He talked of … Continue reading →

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What can C-Suite can do for your DB scheme? An advert from William McGrath

Posted on April 3, 2026 by henry tapper

A Risk-Benefit analysis for sponsors and trustees is needed to make good quality, informed decisions.  Perhaps the time has come for sponsors and trustees to be more activist.  Don’t wait to be told.  Do the work yourself and scrutinise the … Continue reading →

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Informed decisions on DB strategies – William McGrath

Posted on April 3, 2026 by henry tapper

This blog is written by William McGrath and sets out his view of how we can manage DB pension schemes in the private sector. I do not take the private sector to include LGPS or the unfunded pensions that are … Continue reading →

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Prospect Union on Reform’s plans for public sector “pensions”.

Posted on April 2, 2026 by henry tapper

Prospect is a progressive union when it comes to pensions and I’m pleased they’ve sent me their reaction to Reform’s plan to convert public sector pensions to  funded DC pots for those joining in the future If I were a … Continue reading →

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Hutton and Lyons as one on an investment opportunity in Britain

Posted on April 2, 2026 by henry tapper

I am very pleased to read of this from two friends – Will Hutton and Nick Lyons Congratulations to the team at British Growth Partnership and BBB. But it is also a reminder that supply of long term patient capital … Continue reading →

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A grey day is brightened by water and spring’s flowers!

Posted on April 2, 2026 by henry tapper

I felt as Wordsworth may have felt , coming across a host of flowers tossing their heads to each other and to me – in a distant corner of Rannoch. I took a few home to show to my brothers … Continue reading →

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