Simplified advice engagement to come end of this year
Most advisers recommending early pension access and gifting
AJ Bell Touch aims to offer secure advice delivery for lower-value clients
'Data is more than just a collection of figures, it's a powerful tool for engagement'
'At the heart of the issue is a worrying lack of engagement'
Customer growth and inflows drive platform performance in first half, despite increased investment costs
'A staggering £280bn sits in accounts that pay no interest at all'
The protective qualities of government bonds remain evident — but holding long duration could compromise that protection, writes James Flintoft
'While policy change would be welcome, individual action is just as crucial'