Pensions

Over-50s not making most of their finances pre-retirement

The over-50s are spending their extra income they receive once they’ve paid off their...

LV= wants compulsory retirement advice

LV= is calling on the government to make it compulsory for people to take...

FCA bans pair for “lack of integrity”

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Mark Kelly and Patrick Gray from working...

Only 28% of retirees expect to leave an inheritance

The Prudential has reported that the proportion of new retirees who know they will...

Majority expect to work in retirement

An online poll by Retiresavvy.co.uk of over 2,000 Britons has found that 59% expect to...

Cap on early pension exit charges proposed

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the level at which it will consult...

L&G acquires annuity portfolio for £3bn

Legal & General has acquired a £3bn annuity portfolio from Aegon. The transaction has been...

More people choosing to phase their retirement

LV= has revealed that 87% of people working aged 65 and over are happy...

Royal London invites members to committee

Royal London has written to over 800,000 of its members to invite them to...

One in seven to retire without pension this year

14% of people retiring in 2016 has made no provision for their retirement and will...

Young and middle earners positive about Lifetime ISA

The Skipton Building Society has found that middle and high earners are most likely...

Life & pensions sector to contribute more to FSCS

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will levy £337m in the financial year 2016/17,...

FCA consults over secondary annuity market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation on its proposed rules and...

£400m in pensions used to fund businesses

Since the so-called 'pension freedoms' came into force a year ago, business owners aged...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

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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...