Pensions

Protection and life sales down but equity release up at LV=

LV= has reported operating profit of £136 million for 2018, up £2m on the...

Legal & General unveils “unique” adviser service

Legal & General has announced the launch of Track My Apps, a new tracking...

SME owners planning employee benefit expansion

New research from MetLife UK has found that SME bosses are planning to increase...

The importance of getting the Pensions Dashboard right

The responses to the Pensions Dashboard consultation and some of the subsequent social media...

FCA sees results from pension scam awareness campaign

The number of people seeking information about pension scams has risen sharply since the...

‘Retirement income riddle’ for older people

New research by Legal & General and Demos has revealed that older people in...

Lack of awareness over pension tax implications

Latest research by Legal & General has found that more than one in four...

Housing wealth to finance retirement

Who should use housing wealth in retirement? That, unfortunately, is not the right question...

Aviva CEO steps down

Mark Wilson is to leave his position as chief executive officer of Aviva plc. Wilson...

What does auto-enrolment mean for later life advisers?

Every employer now has a pension scheme. Thanks to auto-enrolment, which was introduced in...

Millennials trading lower retirement income for home ownership dream

New research from Prudential has found that millennials are chasing the home ownership dream...

Major knowledge gap around annuities

New research from Primetime Retirement, has revealed that 53% of advisers surveyed say their...

People not spending enough time planning for retirement

People in the UK are spending more time buying a new car or remodelling...

SimplyBiz’s Advice Show returns

The Advice Show returns today (17 September) with industry specialists including Steve Webb, Ken...

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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...

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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...