Industry

Retirement | 18 Apr 16

Terms such as ‘uncrystallised pension funds lump sum’ and ‘flexi-access drawdown’ could be phased out if a new guide to make pensions language simple, clear, and consistent is adopted.

Companies | 15 Apr 16

Regulation, technology and the rapidly changing lifestyles of consumers is ushering in a period of unprecedented flux within the life industry, creating a rich seam of opportunity for new players.

Retirement | 15 Apr 16

More than two-in-five (41%) pensioners regret some of the decisions they made before and after their retirement, which have left them struggling financially, according to Prudential.

Tax & Regulation | 15 Apr 16

HM Revenue & Customs has been accused of not doing enough to tackle tax fraud and making “only limited progress” in reducing the UK’s tax losses, according to the House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

Europe | 15 Apr 16

Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain have signed a deal to automatically share information on the ultimate owners of companies in the latest move to tackle the growing use of international financial centers to dodge taxes.