Retirement
Best Practice | 20 Jun 18
Older investors ‘de-risking too early’
Too many older clients dial back their investment risk too soon, when they should be taking on opportunities, a survey has found.
IFA nets small win over ex-Everton manager in damages case
Former Premier League football manager Walter Smith has been forced to hand over documents to his ex-financial adviser, who he is suing for £320,000 over investments made during the time he was in charge of Everton.
Best Practice | 12 Jun 18
Pension checklist for changing job
It can be easy to forget about pension benefits when you are swept up in the excitement and stress of changing job. But as workplace pensions can be very generous, it pays to keep on top of any pots that have been built up, says Fidelity International’s Ed Monk.
FCA drops investigation into Scottish Widows
There is “insufficient basis for taking any enforcement action” against Scottish Widows following a review of the firm’s fair treatment of longstanding customers, the Financial Conduct Authority announced on Tuesday.
Fraudster ordered to hand over inheritance to pay fine
A UK man who was jailed for seven-years for defrauding investors out of £21m (€23.9m, $28.1m) has had an inheritance he received from his mother’s estate confiscated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).



