Tag Archives: Wealth

SMEs pay for pension advice -but not to IFAs

Posted on June 22, 2016 by henry tapper

One of the oddest aspects of auto-enrolment is the disappearance of the IFA. There are exceptions of course but when it comes to the core enterprise of the IFA, advising , implementing and nurturing workplace pensions, the IFA is nowhere … Continue reading →

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The “troubled” generation

Posted on May 25, 2016 by henry tapper

  It’s not my phrase, infact it’s TPAS’ Michelle Cracknell’s phrase but I guess it applies to me. I’m 54 and according to everything I’ve been told for the past 30 years, it should be time to retire. I am … Continue reading →

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SHARE OF WEALTH OWNED BY THE RECENTLY RETIRED HAS NOW OVERTAKEN THE UNDER 45s

Posted on December 10, 2015 by henry tapper

This is good stuff from the Resolution Foundation . The baby boomers really are doing for Gen x/y David Willets is an interesting chap. Once known as “two brains” he may have jettisoned one – now he’s gone to the … Continue reading →

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The land of the (pension) free

Posted on May 26, 2015 by henry tapper

  As I cleared immigration this morning, the chap charged with checking my travel authorisation asked me.. “so how are we doing over here?” I looked blankly.. “it says here you’re a pension consultant – how we doing?” To the … Continue reading →

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What we’re learning from the Wealth and Assets Survey

Posted on May 22, 2014 by henry tapper

The Office of National Statistics has published wave 3 of their Wealth and Assets Survey You can download it here The report ignores the value of state benefits. Bearing in mind it would currently cost around £180,000 to buy a … Continue reading →

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Controlling wealth is not the same as generating wealth

Posted on January 26, 2012 by henry tapper

IFAs Control £591bn of Britain’s wealth. That’s a whole lot of moley. Continue reading →

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