United Kingdom
Investors worried retirement plans need to be put on hold
But advisers believe pandemic will create good buying opportunities
Sharp drop in number of DB pension transfer advisers
Some 17% said they used to provide advice but have stopped doing so
UK regulator warns firms over offline clients
But it will show ‘flexibility’ in how it approaches customer communication during outbreak
Covid-19 deals ‘striking’ blow as UK economy contracts 2%
‘Markets are now putting any last hopes of a v-shaped recovery to rest’
‘Undervalued’ stocks catch eye of UK retail investors
As 22% say they have made adjustments to their portfolios during the pandemic