Tag Archives: Guy Opperman

Why DC pensions should follow the science

Posted on August 12, 2020 by henry tapper

The country has learned a new respect for data during the lockdown. Following the science has led us to a better understanding of mortality and we understand from track and trace how understanding data protects us from infection. The public … Continue reading →

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Pot consolidation doesn’t need alchemy – it needs common purpose and leadership

Posted on August 4, 2020 by henry tapper

  The case for Government intervention on “small pots” is made very well by Dirk Paterson It is indeed time for Government intervention, but the choices are many and each has its issues. The danger of relying on Government intervention … Continue reading →

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Opperman – pensions are for the long term

Posted on July 15, 2020 by henry tapper

  It was good to see Guy Opperman speaking at Professional Pensions Live. This is my take on his speech and the direction of Government pension’s policy as we come out of lock-down and into the summer recess! Recently Guy  … Continue reading →

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Grieving for Guy and Flora Opperman

Posted on July 2, 2020 by henry tapper

People have various ways of dealing with grief, some withdraw and deal with it privately, others share their grief with others. Our Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman has chosen to share the grief he has over the loss of his newly … Continue reading →

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“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.”

Posted on May 29, 2020 by henry tapper

I am very pleased that Con Keating and Iain Clacher’s recent article has got so much attention , both in terms of readers and in terms of social media comment. Though I am one of those who thinks the Pension … Continue reading →

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“Nine years ago today, the Budget nearly killed me” – Guy Opperman

Posted on April 27, 2020 by henry tapper

    This blog is about and by Guy Opperman – our  pensions minister; it’s re-published with his permission. It was first published April 26th here Today’s date is etched on my memory, and it will be forever. On Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Progress in uncertain times #PLSAinvest20

Posted on March 14, 2020 by henry tapper

Democracy 1 – Digital 0 The PLSA’s investment conference made it to its end without drama and with considerable dignity. Emma Douglas’ question took on a new meaning as it turned out many “delegates” never got north of the border … Continue reading →

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Our right to dream of a fairer deal for older people.

Posted on February 16, 2020 by henry tapper

It’s been another brutal week in politics. I’m glad that the pensions team in place at the start of it – remain in place at the end of it.  I’m pleased  that Guy Opperman remains our pensions minister. As my … Continue reading →

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Guy Opperman – we want you to stay

Posted on February 6, 2020 by henry tapper

  I first met Guy Opperman at a TPAS function when he gave my company First Actuarial a commendation for the work it had done on financial education. It was one of the first times he had spoken as the … Continue reading →

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Open pensions; – the opportunity …and the threat.

Posted on January 25, 2020 by henry tapper

Darren Philp’s a passionate guy and you should read his piece in Professional Pensions on how we should allow the Pension Dashboard to be part of the open finance initiative. He even has a Mary Poppins moment Apps and aggregators, … Continue reading →

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