Figures from London Police suggest that losses due to fraud after pension freedoms were introduced could be 25% higher than first thought.
Fraud losses from pension freedoms 25% higher than anticipated
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Junior ISAs turn five
The fifth anniversary of the Junior ISA (JISA) recently passed. The account that allows parents to save for their child.
Digital survey shows 20% of businesses still lack digital skills
A recent study has revealed that around one in five businesses are still lacking in basic digital skills.
The Autumn Statement: What it means for you and for the country
The Autumn Statement offers the first insight into the government’s financial plans both in the lead up to Brexit and in the period after.
December 2016
For the second time this year the pollsters and the bookmakers had it spectacularly wrong. First Brexit, now President-elect Donald J Trump.
Millions have less than £100 in savings
A recent survey has revealed the startling statistic that over 16 million people in the UK have less than £100 of savings.
New lifetime allowance could hit more than just ‘pension millionaires’
Latest figures show the pensions lifetime allowance suggest a considerable number of middle-income earners are hit by the lower threshold.
US interest rates
Following speculation over an increase in Federal Reserve interest rates, one board member has declared they are in no rush to do so.
November 2016
Last month ‘nothing much happened’ on the world’s stock markets. As you’ll see this month two markets were significantly ahead.
Triggering pensions freedoms without a plan could be costing you money
Research shows that pension freedom has led to thousands taking large sums from their pensions only to put the money in low-interest savings.