pensions

New research points out the serious plight of UK women as they lag far behind their male counterparts when it comes to pension provision.

A pensions expert warns a major structural change for UK pensions industry will squeeze the trustee-based market thanks to the impact of the Pensions Act 2004.

Consumers are increasingly aware of the need to save more and work longer in order to have enough income at retirement, suggests the latest ABI Savings index.

One would hope the prospect of a general election in just two months would increase the possibility of much-needed tax reform which could benefit consumers and the pressure they face with certain financial situations.

Seven out of ten British pensioners feel obligated to provide financial support to their relatives, new research indicates.

TENS OF THOUSANDS of elderly homeowners who have sold part of their property to raise money in retirement will not now be subject to a pre-owned assets tax, reports this morning's Daily Telegraph .

Buy-to-let intermediaries are confident that reforms to the pension regime in April 2006 will boost the property market, research indicates.

Cash held in Isas grew a record 129% over the last three years, new research indicates.

John Moret has been elected as the SIPP Provider Groups' first lifetime member.

British women taking career breaks to have or raise children are missing out on tax benefits due to misguidance on stakeholder pensions, research indicates.