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Commodities | news 27 Mar 16
Positive signs for gold as markets tumble
Gold outperformed most other assets as global equity markets took a beating at the start of 2016, according to State Street Global Advisors.
Retirement | news 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.
Dutch citizens facing Swiss bank account probe
Thousands of Dutch citizens face having details of their Swiss bank accounts combed over by tax authorities despite a court ruling that they should not have been disclosed.
Lombard Int’l posts record 66% rise in new US premiums
Re-launched global brand Lombard International has reported a massive 66% increase in income from new business premiums in the US, compared to a more modest 13% rise from its European operations.
Retirement | news 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.