Retirement
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Net gains: a tennis lesson for investing in unfamiliar markets | Gabriel Sacks, Aberdeen
Gabriel Sacks, Co-Manager of abrdn Asia Focus plc, explores how discipline and resilience are essential for investing in Asia, where volatility often…
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Rathbones: Gen Z need £3m+ for comfortable retirement
Young people typically now in their 20s, known as Generation Z, are likely to need at least £3 million to retire comfortably due to…
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One in five investors say Trump made them more favourable to ESG
President Trump’s hostile attitude to ESG investing has actually made 20% of UK private investors more positive about it, while leaving 66%…
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IBOSS reduces OCF caps across key MPS ranges, reinforcing cost certainty for advisers and clients
IBOSS Asset Management, part of the Kingswood Group, has announced it is reducing ongoing charges figure (OCF) caps across three of its…
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Income Protection Action Week: building resilience in uncertain times
In this piece, Mike Farrell, Protection Sales & Marketing Director at LV=, reflects on the steady rise in IP uptake and the…
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Income Protection Action Week: growing the protection market
Alan Waddington, Distribution Director at Cirencester Friendly, reflects on the rising importance of income protection in today’s climate. With financial pressures mounting,…
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The investment Ryder Cup: US edges Europe across five key sectors in 2025
As the Ryder Cup heads to Bethpage Black, a transatlantic contest is already playing out on the stock market. From defence to…
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Income Protection Action Week: the critical role of cover during a cancer journey
As Income Protection Awareness Week draws to a close, the spotlight turns to the role of income protection in the cancer journey,…
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Proportion of pensions being withdrawn at +8% hits highest ever level across all pot sizes
The proportion of pensions being drawn down at 8% or over – nearly twice the rate considered safe and sustainable – has…
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Why more large UK corporates are switching from PMI to healthcare trusts – Healix Health
Written by Ian Talbot, CEO at Healix Health A rising number of large corporate healthcare subscriptions, that’s companies with more than 250 employees,…
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Statements from HMRC & FCA highlight ‘risks’ from pre-Budget rush to access tax-free cash – LCP
In the run-up to last year’s Budget, fears over changes to tax-free pension lump sums triggered a surge in withdrawals, but new…
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Income Protection Action Week: helping advisers put income at the heart of client conversations
This year’s Income Protection Action Week shines a spotlight on the vital role advisers play in helping clients protect what matters most…
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Income Protection Action Week: highlighting the value of holistic support
As the fourth day of Income Protection Action Week comes to a close, attention now turns to the final day tomorrow, a chance to…
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Income Protection Action Week: shining a light on a lifeline too often overlooked
While insurance products like life cover and critical illness often take centre stage, income protection remains less widely understood, despite the profound…
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Why the protection gap isn’t closing – Legal & General
Written by Vanessa Sallows, Claims & Governance Director, Group Protection, L&G The majority of the UK’s working population faces a protection gap,…
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Past Lessons, Future Gains: SPP offers recommendations for improving collective schemes role in current pensions landscape
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has published a thought leadership paper “Past Lessons, Future Gains” which examines the case for DB…
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Income Protection Action Week: protection claims – are we telling the whole story? The Exeter
Written by Jack Southcott, Head of Protection Proposition at The Exeter In the world of protection insurance, trust is everything. It’s the foundation…
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Income Protection Action Week: a vital opportunity to support clients’ financial security – The Exeter
Income Protection Action Week (IPAW) shines a spotlight on the role advisers play in raising awareness, driving conversations, and helping clients understand…
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AIC calls out “frustrating” lack of progress on Pension Schemes Bill
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has expressed disappointment that the government has not taken the opportunity to amend the Pension Schemes Bill in…
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Income Protection Action Week: what are industry professionals really seeing, and saying?
As Income Protection Action Week continues, the conversation around financial resilience is more relevant than ever. Amid rising costs, economic uncertainty, and increased awareness…
