Category Archives: steve webb

We have scotch’d the snake not killed it – three years to sort out hidden charges

Posted on March 29, 2014 by henry tapper

  We have scotch’d the snake, not kill’d it: She’ll close and be herself, whilst our poor malice Remains in danger of her former tooth. Macbeth Act 3 Scene 2   Of all the vested interest groups, the fund managers … Continue reading →

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“What’s it like to be retired?”

Posted on March 7, 2014 by henry tapper

It could be the trending chant at any event that Alex Ferguson turns up to – a taunt to a man who having lost control has seen slump into mundanity in a few short months. Financial wellbeing in later life … Continue reading →

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It looks like we won’t get a cap on pension charges – do we need one?

Posted on January 17, 2014 by henry tapper

A battle may have been lost but there is still a war to be won. Continue reading →

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A promise or a guarantee?

Posted on January 4, 2014 by henry tapper

If Steve Webb wants AE to work, he should stop turning promises into guarantees and burdening employers with unforeseen liabilities and huge consultative and administrative costs. Continue reading →

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Are workplace pensions all the same?

Posted on December 28, 2013 by henry tapper

I don’t believe that the majority of the workplace pension providers in the market today are ready to give up on innovation,competition and reputation. Continue reading →

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Another year older..

Posted on December 24, 2013 by henry tapper

I am not a year older – I am two years younger than I was five years ago – at least I’m two years further from retirement (relatively speaking). Continue reading →

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Three cheers for the fearless ABI

Posted on August 24, 2013 by henry tapper

The current disaster that is happening week after week under our noses is avoidable (with alternative products), can be mitigated (with available advice) and is preventable (with proper regulation).
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The politics of pensions – how the landscape has changed since 2010.

Posted on August 22, 2013 by henry tapper

Let us hope that the head of steam that has been built up since 2010 can be maintained.
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If I were Steve Webb..

Posted on June 18, 2013 by henry tapper

tomorrow I must pretend to be Steve Webb and speak to an NAPF group as if I were him Continue reading →

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Into the heart of darkness – ooops Midlothian!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by henry tapper

Let’s hope he gets a great turnout and that we have as lively a debate as ever Continue reading →

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