Retirement
Brexit promise could see UK pensions raided
UK prime minister Theresa May shocked many political observers when she promised a £20bn ($26.4bn, €22.8bn) funding boost for the National Health Service (NHS) by 2023 last weekend raising the question of how to pay for it.
Pension transfers hit record £10.6bn in first quarter
The belief that UK pension transfers peaked in 2017 has been proven wrong as figures from the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) show £10.6bn flowed out of defined benefit schemes in the first quarter of 2018.
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.