risk

Today's report into pensions has found there are four main areas of risk to savers linked to investment returns, longevity, defaults and political changes, and earnings progression.

Figures detailing the downloading of information on funds from ratings provider Forsyth-OBSR by IFAs suggest clients are looking for a higher exposure to risk.

Research conducted on behalf of the FSA into statutory money purchase illustrations has proved what most people believed beforehand:

Risks associated with outsourcing financial services have been highlighted by the spectacular profits warning from travel promotions company Landround, which is responsible for handling points-for-travel claims from customers of a new credit card from...

Even the most bullish investor in China should consider some basic factors before piling in to the market through collective investments or other means, according to comments from senior investment managers.

Political friction in countries across Asia is presenting investors with significant challenges, but also opportunities says Franklin Templeton fund manager Mark Mobius.