Pensions

“Hugely disappointing” govt decision over pensions cold-calling

The government has decided not to legislate to ban pensions cold-calling. Peta Buscombe, Conservative member...

Pension providers team up over self-employed enrolment

Aviva and Royal London have joined forces to produce a recommendation of how to...

LV= restructure sees Perks become MD

LV has restructured its life business to bring its protection, retirement solutions and heritage...

FCA proposes changes to pension transfer advice

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new proposals on advice relating to pension...

Tax-free lump sums at retirement gaining in popularity

54% of working age people plan to take advantage of rules which allow them...

New chair for the PLSA

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has announced that Richard Butcher will become...

L&G makes key PRT hire

Pretty Sagoo has been appointed as head of the strategic business within Legal &...

Family putting squeeze on retirement incomes

34% of people planning to retire this year are financially supporting family members, contributing...

Wealth hit by later life cohabiting

People over pension age are the fastest growing group of cohabitees, according to new...

Retirement saving worries risk to mental health

Research released as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (8-14 May 2017) by Scottish...

Divorcees face 16% less in retirement income

Prudential has reported that divorcees planning to retire this year expect annual retirement incomes...

Housing wealth to fill gap left by pension income

A new report from the Equity Release Council has said that wealth accumulated by...

Self-employed exposed by ‘virtual’ pension planning

Research studying the retirement plans of the self-employed has found that the UK lags behind most of...

SME owners facing retirement time bomb

Financial advisers need to step up their game to help small business owners avoid...
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Higher mortgage rates, rising energy costs, and continued inflation have put pressure on many household budgets. Advisers spend time helping customers find the right rate,...

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Glenhawk joins The Right Mortgage lender panel

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CHL Mortgages expands into 80% LTV buy-to-let lending

CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries has entered the 80% loan-to-value (LTV) space with a new...
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Stagg Mortgage Services appoints Paul Lewis as growth director

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