Tag Archives: big-fat-pot

The end for the group personal pension?

Posted on June 16, 2026 by henry tapper

John Lapin writes an article I had hoped would be published by  a serious magazine like Corporate Adviser. You can read it here . This is from John Lappin, a most challenging author. The Group Personal Pension had its day … Continue reading →

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It costs a lot if you live on your pot!

Posted on August 30, 2025 by henry tapper

I’ve been reading an article in the Times (for Times readers) and I’m pretty struck by this section, by the impact it would have on anyone close to retirement nearing the average “pension pot” of £37k.  Even though the average … Continue reading →

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Respect small pension pots, they simmer our dreams

Posted on November 19, 2020 by henry tapper

I was lucky to be invited to listen to Chris Curry yesterday at a DWP convened meeting to think about the issues around small pots. Much of the information discussed was proprietary to the DWP so I can’t share the … Continue reading →

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Open pensions make Pot-for-Life redundant

Posted on October 8, 2020 by henry tapper

oked at proposals from the Australian Government to test  Super pension schemes for the value we were giving for member’s money. This idea is not being universally well received in the UK, David Harris described it as politically inspired tosh. … Continue reading →

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Pot follows member – over a cliff?

Posted on August 27, 2015 by henry tapper

There’s a great saying in racing “I’d follow that horse over a cliff”. It’s a morbid comment on most gambler’s instinct to chase losses for sentimental rather than economic reasons. When conviction sets in, then rationality is the loser and … Continue reading →

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Note to @stevewebb1 – My Pot can follow me to CDC.

Posted on July 16, 2014 by henry tapper

John Ralfe, at a City seminar claimed there was no appetite for CDC either among employers or among members of pension schemes. Well I disagree; the people I talk to who are not in pensions say they want change- new … Continue reading →

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