Opinion

Being relatively new to the pensions game, I have to admit I was expecting summer to be nice and relaxing, as with parliament in recess I thought news emerging would be limited.

Almost being dragged into the sea while racing with Skandia at Cowes Week - I was hauling in the spinnaker at the time - should have made me think I ought to have some sort of financial protection.

August is usually a quiet news month for the personal finance trade press, as most companies tend to hold back during the holiday season from making announcements and releasing new product developments.

What a difference a month makes. Less growth or more inflation - take your pick. The rise in uncerta...

Investing in Russia has been growing in popularity since the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. Russia...

The UK economy grew 0.6% in the first quarter of 2006, representing the 55th consecutive quarter of ...

The local equity market is heading for its worst quarterly performance since the third quarter of 20...

July was certainly an important month for the Financial Services Authority (FSA), which has surprise...

A judge recently ruled in the favour of a policyholder who had her claim rejected by Friends Provident, even though the Ombudsman had supported the provider's decision. Could this mark a shift in the way claims are dealt with in the future? While this...

In the third of our Short guide to series, which examines how different trusts can be used in financial planning, Gerry Brown offers guidance on the three options available for investors wishing to take advantage of gift trusts