Pensions

Pensions industry “needs fundamental change”

71% of people say they are interested in their pension pot, according to new...

Five banned and fined for pension losses

The FCA has banned five directors of financial advice firms from working in financial...

Trussle: longer mortgages set to eat into pensions

The next generation of homeowners may well be paying off their mortgages into retirement,...

2022 will be the toughest year for fixed-income retirees

If people were in any doubt about what the cost of living crisis looks...

Changes in living arrangements “turning retirement planning on its head”

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that the number of families that...

22% of workers expect to use home to fund retirement

Research from Legal & General Home Finance (LGHF) has found that 22% of people...

60 most popular age to retire

60 is the most popular age to retire early, according to new research from...

Covid causing advisers to hold comprehensive client financial reviews

The Openwork Partnership has found that advisers are working hard to help clients review...

Over a million people think they’ll never retire

Over a million UK workers (6%) believe that they will never retire, according to...

Majority’s property wealth more than their pension pot value

Legal & General Home Finance (LGHF) has analysed median local house price data from...

Vast majority of HNWs underestimate ‘comfortable’ retirement requirements

High Net Worth individuals (HNWIs) in the UK are significantly underestimating how much money...

Furlough hitting retirement plans

46% of currently furloughed workers have changed their retirement plans, according to new research...

Women have “worrying lack” of pension wealth

1.5 million widows in the UK aged 55 and over say they have lost...

Clear gender divide in retirement confidence

There is a gender divide when it comes to retirement confidence, Canada Life has...

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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...

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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Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

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

Newcastle for Intermediaries adds three-year fix range to mortgage offering

Newcastle for Intermediaries has introduced a new range of three-year fixed rate products. It said...

Mortgage product availability surpasses 25,000 for the first time

The number of mortgage products available in the UK has reached an all-time high,...

ASG Finance launches loan for HNW investors

ASG Finance has introduced its latest funding initiative: the ‘Base Rate Beater’ secured investment...