Tag Archives: Andrew Young

The FT’s Martin Wolf on meaningful reform to pensions

Posted on June 14, 2021 by henry tapper

Two things happened on Sunday that made a difference to my thinking on the pensions. the first was spending a day on my boat with Andrew Young and extended family. Andrew more or less designed the PPF and as deputy … Continue reading →

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More argy-bargy in pension’s tax-trenches

Posted on January 31, 2020 by henry tapper

  Blessed are the peacemakers, until they wade into a debate on tax-relief. The saintly Darren Philp , maybe picking up from comments from ex DWP govt actuary Andy Young, tried to change the debate. To summarise his argument, he … Continue reading →

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What do we do with pension good news?

Posted on August 12, 2018 by henry tapper

. Despite taking on pension schemes from employers including Carillion, Toys R Us and Hoover, with deficits totalling £1.2 billion – the highest total value to date, the PPF’s funding position has strengthened. The PPF has reported a continued growth … Continue reading →

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Can technology solve our savings problems?

Posted on February 19, 2017 by henry tapper

We are putting too large a trust in technology to manage our pensions. The brave new world of Fintech may give us the pension dashboard, pot aggregation and robo-advised spending mechanisms, but are we ready for self-empowerment? In this article I … Continue reading →

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Looks like a bolshy new year!

Posted on January 1, 2017 by henry tapper

Welcome to 2017 , I’m in a bad mood! I have been struck down with tummy problems and did not join in last night’s festivities. I open my inbox this morning  –  this is what I find! The time for seasonal … Continue reading →

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The PPF – our great escape!

Posted on December 21, 2014 by henry tapper

We get used to talking about the failure of the private sector to deliver proper pension outcomes. We are incensed by the shortcomings in governance that has allowed well funded local government schemes to feed the City’s insatiable need for … Continue reading →

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Andrew Young – 65 not out – a pensions legend!

Posted on June 22, 2014 by henry tapper

  Andrew Young is the Pension Regulator’s Strategy Director, he is the go to guy in UK pensions if you want to understand the implications of Government Policy. He has been a mentor to me since I first met him … Continue reading →

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Fifty not out – to Choggia and beyond

Posted on November 11, 2011 by henry tapper

To those who consider 50 a distant memory, I salute your sagacity, for those for whom 50 is a way away, I applaud your vivacity but from where I am sitting, overlooking the Rialto Bridge on a crisp November morning … Continue reading →

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