Monthly Archives: July 2026

The Plumbing Industry Pension still provides secure pensions for plumbers.

Posted on July 29, 2026 by henry tapper

I was  pleased to read this statement from TPR.  The action by TPR was  taken against those deemed to have harmed this pension scheme.  Here where TPR found deliberate steps were taken to avoid payment of a section 75 debt … Continue reading →

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“CDC could improve outcomes but only if (opt-out) choice is preserved” – Damian Bowden

Posted on July 29, 2026 by henry tapper

This is a an article from  Damien Bowden  who has been a proposition manager at large firms. He wants to know that  he and others joining a CDC plan have the opportunity of opting out. He is right to bring … Continue reading →

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How did deferred pay become a financial product?

Posted on July 28, 2026 by henry tapper

This is a beautiful explanation of the change that has occurred over the past fifty years from a means of providing a wage in retirement to a financial product providing us with a product. Thanks Daniela Silcock Daniela Silcock Director, … Continue reading →

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Coffee Morning today- Maggie Rodger and Bobby Riddaway speak up for small pension schemes

Posted on July 28, 2026 by henry tapper

View of the AMNT & Bobby Riddaway  You are cordially invited to attend our next event. It’s today (Tuesday28th July) You can join the Maggie, Bobby and hear the view of the AMNT on this link. Small scheme governance. They … Continue reading →

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C-Suite executives see CDC workplace pensions as simple to get on with

Posted on July 28, 2026 by henry tapper

I’m pleased to hear that LCP pension clients are keen on providing good outcomes for their members, though I’m not surprised, that’s what they are paid to do! Professional Pension people know that pension outcomes are better using CDC than … Continue reading →

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Count Binface reveals his manifesto

Posted on July 28, 2026 by henry tapper

It is important that we focus on what matters in politics when the politicians are on holiday. 🚨 NEW: Count Binface has revealed his manifesto for the Clacton by-election pic.twitter.com/ntvduVASnJ — Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) July 27, 2026 It is hotting … Continue reading →

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Another go at getting pensions to scale up Britain – is this more than talk?

Posted on July 28, 2026 by henry tapper

  A consortium of some of the UK’s largest pension providers has agreed to “explore” the creation of a new fund to back the most promising British private companies. The proposals for a so-called UK Scale-up Fund are backed by … Continue reading →

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Coffee Morning tomorrow- Small schemes need member nominated trustees

Posted on July 27, 2026 by henry tapper

View of the AMNT & Bobby Riddaway  You are cordially invited to attend our next event. It’s next Tuesday (28th July) You can join the Maggie, Bobby and hear the view of the AMNT on this link. Small scheme governance. … Continue reading →

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Pensions are where we invest in shares – show this to us “ordinary” people – we need to be surprised

Posted on July 27, 2026 by henry tapper

Households in different countries have vastly different exposure to public markets. Among our sample of developed economies, the US leads the pack, with 46 per cent of household financial assets held directly in listed equities and investment funds. Across the … Continue reading →

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It’s estimated that nearly £1 in every £4 of council tax goes into the Local Government Pension Fund

Posted on July 27, 2026 by henry tapper

Patrick Tooher wrote a month ago this article  Burnham urged to tap up £150bn council pension surplus to boost local economies The £550 billion Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for England and Wales is awash with cash, meaning it has more … Continue reading →

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