Retirement
Macro Views | 11 Apr 16
BlackRock’s Fink sounds warning on negative rates
The move to negative rates by central banks has potentially dangerous financial and economic consequences – especially for retirement savers, says Larry Fink.
Retirement | 8 Apr 16
Asset Allocator: Portfolios for a low growth world
UK Sipp provider AJ Bell has created three risk-rated portfolios designed to deliver returns in a low return, low interest rate and low inflation world, explains investment director Russ Mould.
Retirement | 6 Apr 16
FCA sets in motion ‘top priority’ pension scam crackdown
The Financial Conduct Authority is to crack down on pension-related investment scams as one of its main priorities for the coming year.
Retirement | 6 Apr 16
Pensions freedoms positivity a boon for financial advice
Changes to UK pension rules, implemented a year ago, have boosted the retirement confidence of over a third (34%) of those retiring in 2016. As a result, nearly a third (31%) are more likely to seek financial advice, indicating a future win for retirement planners.
Retirement | 5 Apr 16
Risks and advice for transferring UK pension pots
Advising clients on transferring their pension pots out of UK schemes is fraught with risks for a financial adviser. Paul Evans, chief executive of pension product provider IVCM gives his take on the latest rules and regulations and the key issues for adviser to take into account.