Pensions

Altmann defends multi-political party membership

Dr Ros Altmann, the Conservative government's pensions minister, has clarified her reasoning behind being a...

Pensions guidance causing people to seek further help

27.3% of people who have had a face to face Pension Wise appointment in...

Thousands have taken advantage of pension freedoms

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed that nearly £2.5bn worth of payments...

Over-55s still in property purchase market

37% of homeowners over the age of 55 are planning at least one more property...

PTFS details ‘at retirement’ training programme

Personal Touch Financial Services has outlined its new training support programme for all advisers who wish...

Pension freedoms may have sharpened retirement planning

Around 631,000 people in the country plan to use all or part of their...

New corporate pensions reporting service unveiled

Scottish Widows has launched a corporate pension reporting service for employers. The Scottish Widows Corporate...

Zopa hails the ‘silver pound’

Zopa, which has just become the UK’s first peer-to-peer lender to pass £1 billion...

“Clear and growing demand” to access home property wealth

41% of homeowners approaching retirement are now banking on their property wealth as part...

16-24 year-olds in a dream world over pensions

Latest research from Aegon UK suggests young adults are the most unrealistic about their...

Review into financial advice access unveiled

A new review looking at how financial advice could work better for consumers has...

Pension freedoms haven’t hit equity release

There were many commentators who suggested the new pension freedoms would sound the death...

Exit fee consultation begins

The government has launched a consultation into pension transfers and early exit charges. "The pension...

41% of over-45s never spend time reviewing pensions

63% of over-45s who are not yet retired pay little or no attention to...

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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...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

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For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night boost to...

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Connells Group reports solid financial performance for 2024

Connells Group has reported profits before tax exceeding £60 million for 2024, marking a...