Category Archives: pensions

“Irresponsible behaviour from providers” – what’s Torsten Bell referring to?

Posted on October 19, 2026 by henry tapper

There really are many more important things that we can devote our time to do than worrying about how pension taxation will change in the budget. I’m with Torsten Bell, all this speculation isn’t doing anybody any good Continue reading →

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What can UK pensions admin learn from Aussie’s Novigi? Tomorrow -Tuesday; 10.30

Posted on October 19, 2026 by henry tapper

Is the Super going to work for people who have pots but no retirement wage? How can the huge success of Super help us with our private system? Continue reading →

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Darren and Nico remind themselves of their week at #PensionsUKCA26

Posted on October 18, 2026 by henry tapper

I can sympathise with the lads for their frustration at the lack of debate. The Conference has seldom been a place for confrontation, when it is – it is the better for it Continue reading →

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Why don’t bosses ask staff what they want for a lifetime’s payroll deductions?

Posted on October 18, 2026 by henry tapper

To suppose that we are saving to be wealthy is probably a bit far-fetched for most people. Getting a fair and well-administered pension is enough for most of us (the Pensions Regulator can look after VFM) Continue reading →

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In a month I’m 65. I haven’t got a pension – just two pots – I’ve lost my trust!

Posted on October 18, 2026 by henry tapper

It is receiving my wage in retirement that will get back my trust. It is not providers connecting their systems! Continue reading →

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Finding risk in everything is not helping us! It’s a good time to be optimistic.

Posted on October 18, 2026 by henry tapper

Now is as good as it has been for our economy and though it is horrid in a lot of places in the world, we are lucky to be living in Britain. Continue reading →

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How proud of private UK pensions can we feel?

Posted on October 17, 2026 by henry tapper

Torsten Bell has pointed out that people don’t have a high view of pensions and by extension the people who run them. Richard Smith and Torsten (and me) have something in common here. Continue reading →

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You can’t buy a sausage with a brick

Posted on October 17, 2026 by henry tapper

There are very few things in life that we celebrate becoming more expensive. Continue reading →

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Men should acknowledge the gender gap is two ways (Richard Smith does)

Posted on October 17, 2026 by henry tapper

This is the last of a series of posts from Richard Smith which I’ve been enjoying all week. You seem to have been enjoying them too. Continue reading →

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Torsten Bell demands income not pots – hunger for pensions displayed at #PensionsUKCA26

Posted on October 17, 2026 by henry tapper

For our pay today to earn a proper wage in retirement, we need an adequate private pensions system. That includes CDC as an option for employers. Continue reading →

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