Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for ‘how to invest' skyrocketed 186% in the United Kingdom as of 27th of September 2022. The end of September sees some mortgage lenders halt their deals for new customers amid market turmoil as well as the Great...
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Working families see resilience plummet to just 19 days
On average, working households are only 19 days from the breadline, according to a report from Legal & General1. The new research has shown that households have seen the amount of time they can fund basic expenses decrease by 21%, five days less than in April...
‘In case of an emergency’ – More than half of UK consumers set to use up emergency fund as cost-of-living crisis bites
Having money set aside can help to provide protection against abrupt financial changes, and the recent years have shone a light on the need for a financial safety net. New research from Charles Stanley reveals that three quarters (71%) of UK adults have an emergency...
Women more committed to pension saving but can’t bridge almost 40% gap, reveals more2life
New research from equity release lender more2life and economics consultancy Cebr has found that men in the UK still enjoy a retirement income 37% higher than women. Despite narrowing in 2021 – by £40 per month or £15,360 over a lifetime – the gender pensions gap...
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Local Government pension scheme fund research reveals key investment priorities post valuation
New research with UK Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) fund professionals in England and Wales reveals that 46% of LGPS funds expect...
The Cost of Bad Behaviours: Latest market insights from J O Hambro
During periods of market sell-offs, the natural human reaction is to contract our investment time horizons and focus on short-term...
New DWP website for next of kin of underpaid state pensioners welcome but ‘long overdue’ – Steve Webb
After pressure from campaigners and calls by the Select Committee to do more, DWP has finally produced a website to be used by the next of...
Asian decarbonisation efforts hampered by fragmented market but recent trends are encouraging
The issuance of climate related financial instruments in Asia is dominated by China, India and the Republic of Korea, whilst most...
Vehicle thefts in England & Wales costing insurers £1.5 billion a yea
Following last month’s revelation that 101,198 vehicles were stolen in England and Wales in 2021, Kent-based Claims Management &...
Royal London launches financial wellbeing service for workplace pension customers
Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life and pensions provider, has launched a financial wellbeing service to help more than 1.5 million...
Support for nutrition, fitness and lifestyle can increase engagement in wider health benefits, says Peppy
Workplace health benefits should include support for nutrition, fitness and lifestyle to encourage greater engagement and utilisation,...
Co-op Legal Services launches all new digital LPA from just £120
New more affordable digital LPA product costs from just £120. Co-op Legal Services is urging adults in England & Wales to protect...
Women divorcees more likely to use housing equity than men
New data from Key Later Life Finances highlights that almost three times as many divorced women release equity from their home than...
FSCS publishes its 2021/22 Annual Report and Class Statements
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) helped more than 108,000 customers across the UK to get their lives and businesses back...
5 tips to approach the responsible investment conversation with clients according to Quilter
Data from Quilter’s new client profiler tool, launched in March 2022, reveals that just 12% of clients are ‘ESG Dedicated’, meaning they...
$7 Trillion investor coalition calls for action and disclosure on mental health
A coalition of 29 asset owners, institutional investors and stewardship service providers representing $7 trillion in assets, has written...
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