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Retirement | 24 Feb 16
B&CE and LV= launching £49 robo-adviser
The People’s Pension provider B&CE has joined forces with retirement specialist LV= to launch a £49 robo-advice service, aimed at those approaching retirement.
Retirement | 24 Feb 16
UK pension rule changes set to spur VCT activity
The forthcoming changes to pension tax relief have led to an uptick in venture capital trust (VCT) business for three-quarters of VCT managers.
Complaints to Britain’s FOS show signs of easing
Britain’s Financial Ombudsman Service received 4,359 complaints relating to life, pensions and investment business in the second half of 2015.
United Kingdom | 23 Feb 16
Financial advice for older consumers: What IFAs need to know
Older consumers are a diverse population, with different beliefs, behaviours and needs, all of which affect the way in which they interact with money and financial services, according to a new discussion paper from the Financial Conduct Authority. So, what do IFAs need to take into account to meet their needs? Click through the pictures below to find out.
Offshore Bonds | 23 Feb 16
Prudential’s IPB offshore bond records solid growth
As part of its 2016 bonus declaration, Prudential has announced that the sterling tranche of its International Prudence Bond (IPB), an offshore bond sold to UK expats, has grown 6.7% in year-on-year terms since it was launched 14 years ago.