United Kingdom
Macro Views | 28 Mar 16
Over two-thirds of IFAs favour the UK staying in EU – GAM
More than two-thirds of IFAs, or 69%, are in favour of the United Kingdom remaining in the European Union, according to an IFA survey conducted by GAM.
Retirement | 24 Mar 16
Two thirds of UK pensioners to retire early this year
Nearly two thirds of UK seniors planning to retire this year are doing so earlier than their state pension age or before their company pension retirement date, according to new research published by Prudential.
Retirement | 24 Mar 16
Retirees shun Lamborghinis, taking just £25k from pensions
The average full withdrawal from pension pots since UK rule changes came into effect in April 2015 was just under £25,000 ($35,346, €31,673), new research by online investment platform AJ Bell shows.
Morningstar flags up UK commercial property slowdown
Morningstar has warned of a continued slowdown in the United Kingdom’s commercial property market.
AFH drops bid for Lighthouse over ‘limited growth prospects’
IFA consolidator AFH has pulled out of a potential bid to acquire Lighthouse as it sees “limited growth prospects” for the national advice firm.