Tag Archives: Counting House

“Can we have our money back?” Pension PlayPen lunch- Monday

Posted on February 3, 2019 by henry tapper

Monday 4th Feb – 12.30 – Counting House, 50 Cornhill   At this lunch we will be discussing whether we are doing enough to help people claim on their pension pots and get their money back as they would like. … Continue reading →

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HOT PRESS -PENSION PLAY PEN LUNCH -MONDAY – BE THERE FOR DASHBOARD LATEST!

Posted on December 1, 2018 by henry tapper

We are confidently predicting that the Government will be making an announcement on the pensions dashboard on Monday morning. (December 3rd 2019) Since the announcement meeting is 11.30 – 12.30 and since the Pension PlayPen lunch starts at 12.30, I … Continue reading →

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“Do we need a dashboard- or just a pension finding service?” – Pension PlayPen lunch – Monday 5th Nov

Posted on November 2, 2018 by henry tapper

Expect fireworks at the Pension Play Pen lunch on Monday. The derisory £5m budget dished out by the Treasury to fund the dashboard suggests we won’t get much more than a damp squib. But maybe the Treasury are right! Maybe … Continue reading →

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“April 2018 – a nudge too far?” Pension Play Pen Lunch – Monday 4th September

Posted on August 31, 2017 by henry tapper

In little more than six months time , auto-enrolment will face its next big test. Minimum contributions to workplace pensions will increase from 1% employer and 1% employee to 2% employer and 3% employee. The contributions need only be paid … Continue reading →

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Cheer up this strike’n’ing Monday with good cheer at the Playpen lunch!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by henry tapper

  For many of us, this will be the first working Monday since December 19th. Christmas and New Year holidays have immunised us against the Monday morning blues. So a return to work for Londoners that includes the ongoing disruption … Continue reading →

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“Sustainable investment – economic imperative or political fad? ” Tomorrow’s Pension PlayPen Lunch.

Posted on November 6, 2016 by henry tapper

  Tomorrow we will have an announcement from one of our leading DC pension plans that it is switching its default option into a fund that focusses on sustainable investments. To mark this, we will have a special pension playpen … Continue reading →

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Why don’t people trust pensions and pension sellers? Guest Blog from Mark Scantlebury

Posted on November 8, 2014 by henry tapper

These are the unregulated thoughts of seven guys and one gal, having a chat over a Pension Play Pen pint and a pie. Please, don’t construe any of this as any sort of advice. We take no responsibility for what … Continue reading →

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The language of trust..Pension Play Pen Lunch- Monday

Posted on November 2, 2014 by henry tapper

The Pension Play Pen lunch on Monday (Nov 3rd) will be led by Mark Scantlebury of Quietroom and will discuss the language of trust. The point of the Pension Play Pen Linked in group is to get nearly 6000 people … Continue reading →

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Pension PlayPen Lunch – can we manage financial freedom in later life?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by henry tapper

Don’t forget the Pension Play Pen lunch at 12.30 today at the Counting House, Cornhill , 200 yards West of Bank Station. We meet 12 for 12.30, bring £15 for food and beverages! The topic for today’s discussion will be … Continue reading →

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