Shaun Prince: A radical rethink in pension provision is overdue

The problem for many pensioners is their income is linked to the stockmarket

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Fixed income bonds are a neglected area when it comes to providing income in retirement but, says Shaun Prince, there are strong arguments why they should form part of any balanced portfolio

Several weeks have passed since the momentous decision was taken by the British people to leave the European Union - and it could take several more years before the UK can extricate itself from the influence of EU directives and rulings. Already we have witnessed some financial fall-out from the decision to go it alone in the big bad world - our currency has devalued; equity markets have fallen, only to rise again; property prices are under pressure in some parts of the country; and the rating agencies have taken their revenge on our temerity to challenge global macroeconomic institution...

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