Tag Archives: Equity

Do we have to be told to save our planet?

Posted on December 21, 2019 by henry tapper

Do we have to be told? Share Action’s Master Trust survey starts with the question “IS REGULATION ENOUGH?” and through the 26 pages of Lauren Peacock’s survey that remains the key question. But there are secondary questions… Can we trust … Continue reading →

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We do not restore confidence on our own – we do it together

Posted on November 27, 2017 by henry tapper

Today we see the launch of the Government’s new industrial strategy.  Five Live’s “Wake up to Money” program came from the white heat of a Coventry industrial research plant. Last week Nigel Wilson called for us to put back the Capital into Capitalism … Continue reading →

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We have “capitalism without the capital” – we should be patient!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by henry tapper

It’s budget day and Nigel Wilson has been on Wake up to Money, urging the Chancellor to encourage Britain to invest positively for its future. He tells us that Britain has “Capitalism without the Capital”, he’s right and I’m with the … Continue reading →

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Luvvies warm to sustainable investment!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by henry tapper

  A group of high-profile actors and performers have voiced support for a campaign by members of the British actors’ union. It seeks to encourage its pension provider to move their money away from fossil fuels which harm the planet and financial … Continue reading →

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We need a home ownership detox!

Posted on February 7, 2017 by henry tapper

An important day for British Housing Policy Today, the Government will publish its white paper setting out its long-term housing strategy. This has implications for everyone living in the UK, including the homeless, those who rent, those who own and … Continue reading →

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Why I’m scared of wealth managers

Posted on December 19, 2016 by henry tapper

This blog’s written for the advisory community, but if – like me – you are considered a target for wealth management – you might want to read it too.   Consumers approaching the tipping point from saving to spending their … Continue reading →

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GARs – a simpler way out for insurers…

Posted on June 22, 2015 by henry tapper

This blog offers insurers a simple way out of the problem they have with Guaranteed Annuity Rates- it means paying the reserved for value of the policy rather than the (lower) investment value of the contributions. By way of explanation.. … Continue reading →

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