Tag Archives: Pensions UK

Let’s hope that Jamie Fiveash can bring the pensions back to PENSIONS UK

Posted on July 31, 2026 by henry tapper

You wouldn’t think that 76% of the UK’s large employers are reviewing their DC pensions with CDC in mind. I think it is the biggest thing happening to pensions and I hope that Jamie does to Reading Jamie’s vision for … Continue reading →

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Is the pension industry really aligned with the Pensions Minister?

Posted on July 24, 2026 by henry tapper

I thought we were to get comment from Pensions UK on Torsten Bell but it turned out an advert. I find a lot of what I read is no more than advert for conferences and that conferences are just adverts … Continue reading →

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Listening up or talking down; what do you want from the Pensions Commission?

Posted on July 16, 2026 by henry tapper

Richard points what must matter to the Pension Commission. The voices of ordinary people, many of whom suffering from fear of the future, some of whom suffering from deprivation today. Making what we have coming in , pay the bills … Continue reading →

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Low earners can have a “comfortable life” if they get the pension they’re promised!

Posted on July 5, 2026 by henry tapper

This article is from Maxine Kelly from the Financial Times it was, published on 3rd July as “breaking news”. The headline is  familiar to anyone who’s read the Pension Commission in May; but it’s “breaking” to most readers of the … Continue reading →

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Why do employers and employees not pay more for pensions?

Posted on June 26, 2026 by henry tapper

  I’m amazed that the news that we aren’t paying enough into our “pension” is a surprise. This report may have been a “labour of love” but it doesn’t “amaze”. The title of Pension UK’s report is Closing the gaps: … Continue reading →

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Quietroom – Retirement Living Standards – are they fit for purpose? This morning 10.30

Posted on June 16, 2026 by henry tapper

  Coffee Morning – What’s the point of Retirement Living Standards?! CPD included You are cordially invited to attend our next online Coffee Morning on Tuesday 16th June, a conversation with Chloe Taylor CEO of Quietroom When the BBC covered the … Continue reading →

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LGPS, it’s Conference and a new set of delegates for Pensions UK

Posted on June 16, 2026 by henry tapper

I know it’s not a story to anyone , but this week , for a few years, I will not be reporting on the Pensions UK LGPS Conference. I guess I would have gone if I’d had a press pass … Continue reading →

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Chloe Taylor – CEO of Quietroom – on Retirement Living Standards.

Posted on June 15, 2026 by henry tapper

Coffee Morning – What’s the point of Retirement Living Standards?! CPD included You are cordially invited to attend our next online Coffee Morning on Tuesday 16th June, a conversation with Chloe Taylor CEO of Quietroom When the BBC covered the updated … Continue reading →

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Andy Burnham has a pension problem in Makerfield- with the LGPS

Posted on June 15, 2026 by henry tapper

  John M Clancy, a truculent actuary acting on behalf of council tax payers has unturned surplus funds to pay Manchester, Wigan and most particularly Makerfield council workers- their pensions. Is this a blunder or a feature of the Local … Continue reading →

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Chloe Taylor – CEO of Quietroom – on Retirement Living Standards.

Posted on June 12, 2026 by henry tapper

Coffee Morning – What’s the point of Retirement Living Standards?! CPD included You are cordially invited to attend our next online Coffee Morning on Tuesday 16th June, a conversation with Chloe Taylor CEO of Quietroom When the BBC covered the updated … Continue reading →

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