United Kingdom
Macro Views | 19 Jul 16
Moody’s issues bearish forecast for UK GDP
Moody’s has issued a bearish forecast for the United Kingdom’s GDP growth over the coming two years.
L&G ups UK property fund valuation by 5%
The price of Legal & General’s UK Property Fund rose by 4.3% after repricing the charge it imposed on people who wanted to withdraw cash from the fund.
Retirement | 18 Jul 16
The UK property downsizing pension delusion
Up to three million people of working age in the UK who plan to use the value of their home to fund their retirement could be headed for a shock, says Royal London.
Tax & Regulation | 18 Jul 16
Altmann quits as UK pension minister, calls for more reform
Ros Altmann has stepped down as UK pensions minister with a call for the new British government led by Theresa May to address some of the major policy reforms needed to ensure pensions meet the challenges facing retirees in the future.
United Kingdom | 18 Jul 16
IFAs see EM as the best bet for next 12 months – Baring AM
IFAs see emerging market equities as the best investment opportunity over the next 12 months, according to a study by Baring Asset Management.