Investment

BESTINVEST has launched a SIPP unique to the UK market, offering free ongoing bespoke investment advice from its team of investment experts.

SPECIALIST equity release provider, Sovereign Reversions, has predicted an increasing dependence on the value of homes as a way of bridging the pension gap.

Winterthur has launched a client portfolio management tool and an automated withdrawal facility on the Trustee Investment Plan (TIP).

Killik & Co, the stock broker and advisory firm, has launched a loan facility for its FlexiSIPP clients allowing them to borrow up to 50% of their portfolio's value.

Group personal pension (GPP) members could see five years of saving wiped off their pension if employers level down when the Government introduces personal accounts, says Aegon.

Retirement Planner recently staged its first event, the retirement planning e-symposium. Helen Morrissey writes about the issues discussed during the day

Hedge funds can play a useful part in a retirement planning portfolio. Ben Mountain highlights the benefits to be gained

Structured products have increased in popularity in recent years. Clive Moore discusses how they can be used in retirement planning

Aegon has won an innovation award for its 5 for life retirement product.

Life and Pensions provider Friends Provident has promoted Mark Cracknell director of development of UK distribution.