Pensions

Pensions Dashboard prototype to be developed

At the Aviva Digital Garage later today, Simon Kirby, the economic secretary to the...

“Savings Moments of Truth” outlined

45% of clients are engaging with their retirement savings but are struggling to save...

Pensions or property? Clarity please…

In a month where the David Brent movie has been released, you might have...

Worrying numbers claim barriers to retirement saving

93% of those aged 45-54 say they face barriers to saving, or saving more,...

Retirees paying nearly 30% of income in tax

Retired households paid an average of just over £7,000 each in tax last year,...

ABI: minority withdrawing too much too soon from pension

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned that some people are withdrawing too much...

​Over 50s plan £50k ‘pension giveaway’

Over 50s are increasingly planning to hold back savings in their pension to pass...

Large rise in women’s expected retirement incomes

Women looking to retire this year expect to have the highest retirement income on record...

The Skipton now offering finance advice

The Skipton Building Society is now offering face-to-face financial advice, following regulatory approval being granted...

Over-65s boosting retirement income with work

Almost one in seven over-65s are adding to their retirement income by working, earning...

Annual pension contributions on the rise

The total amount contributed annually by UK individuals into their pensions has increased by...

Over 50s massively underestimating retirement income

The UK's over 50s need double the amount they think to generate a decent...

New book outlines state’s challenges ahead

Academics, parliamentarians and leading industry figures have contributed to a new publication, outlining the...

LV= promotes pair to group executive team

LV= has promoted John Perks, managing director of its retirement solutions business, and Myles...

Latest POLL

COMMENT

Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

Latest news

Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...