As Rachel Reeves is expected to make pension funds channel more money into UK private assets, it is wise to check default schemes to ensure they are suitable for your needs
Andrew Bailey’s intervention casts doubt over government’s strategy to potentially force funds to invest in private markets
Charlie Nunn calls on government to tackle housing crisis to provide foundation for Britain’s economic growth
UK chancellor’s Mansion House speech expected to include details of commission into adequacy of retirement savings
Labour’s decision to bring pensions into scope of inheritance tax creates issues for Sipps holding commercial property
Millions of private sector workers will see sharp drop in living standards under current system, study finds
Forcing defined contribution schemes to invest a minimum amount in private assets could ‘lead to poorer returns’
Four in 10 aged under 40 believe state retirement benefit will be as good or better than today, says survey
Generative AI is giving financial advisers a run for their money
Many people fail to save enough to fund retirement, warn industry figures
Consolidation of funds makes evident sense, bringing economies of scale and scope
Rules to release surpluses will only extract 5% of £160bn in excess assets, according to departmental assessment
‘Wake-up call’ from survey shows retirees misunderstand their likely lifespan
Proposed law would give regulators option to force some defined contribution workplace schemes to back more British assets
Parliamentary bill presented on Thursday set to include a ‘reserve’ power that could force schemes to invest more in Britain
Ministers want to release billions of pounds for investment
Chancellor hopes plan to establish ‘megafunds’, circumscribed by binding allocation targets, will drive returns for savers
Taking a work hiatus is growing in popularity but the price of getting back to work can be steep — despite the promise of ‘returnships’
Only 28% of forgotten generation on track to meet pension goals
How to move funds and influence people
Giving your finances a check-up can be vital for those who embarked on retirement on an unsustainable financial footing
Farage & Co could make a big splash at the pool party
Chancellor Rachel Reeves threatens to mandate retirement schemes if they fall short of voluntary targets
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Mel Stride’s comments come as funds warn plans to make them invest more in UK could leave members worse off
