Retirement

A think tank has called for Chancellor George Osborne to create a single "lifetime ISA" by 2017, saying recent changes to ISAs are not enough to spark a savings culture.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has added UK commercial property as a 'standard asset' eligible to be held within self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs), as it confirmed operators will have to hold a minimum of £20,000 under finalised capital adequacy...

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Millions of pension savers will be prevented from taking cash freely from their retirement funds next April unless they pay hefty penalties that could slash their pots by more than 20%, according to reports.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) used its formal powers to ensure employers comply with their automatic enrolment duties on 23 separate occasions up to the end of June this year.

Axa Wealth saw funds under management on its wrap proposition Elevate rise by £2bn in the last 12 months.

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Increasing advisers' average productivity with the use of technology and attracting young talent are the keys to narrowing the advice gap in the wake of declining intermediary numbers, according to Standard Life's Barry O'Dwyer.

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Threadneedle has launched a Global Multi Asset Income fund, to be managed by Toby Nangle, as it seeks to provide an alternative vehicle for retirement assets.