United Kingdom
Brits’ pension knowledge leaves a lot to be desired
Over half do not know they can access their retirement pot early due to ill health
Industry needs to ‘eradicate’ any notions it is ‘old man’s club’
Attracting female clients is vital, as 27% of UK women have inadequate pension pots
Half a billion FUM boost for wealth manager
Firm is actively eyeing large, quality financial advice businesses after latest acquisition
Schroders scoops up Woodford Patient Capital trust
But disappoints with ‘hedge fund’ type fees
Brooks Macdonald ‘sees early progress’ in int’l business
Despite reporting outflows of £7m last quarter