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A number of leading fund managers are predicting a “Brexit bounce” for UK markets, with much of the bad news already priced in.  Investors could see both credit and equity markets rise,...

Since 2015 the Insolvency Service has successfully applied to the courts for 24 companies to be wound up due to ‘pension misuse’. This government agency said more than £202m was invested via these...

Actuarial and technology consultants, Buck have launched a new service for pension schemes looking to equalise Guaranteed Minimum Pension (GMP) benefits.  Following a high court ruling at the end of last year, all...

Employers are unsure how to support staff with financial wellbeing, despite being aware of its business impact, according to new research. Aegon’s research found businesses lack both confidence and knowledge to deal...

Axa PPP has added a private GP service to the standard level of cover on its Advance health insurance plan. This Doctor@Hand service offers 20-minute phone and video conferences with a private...

Schroders says the chance of a general election or a second referendum, to break the Brexit deadlock and steer the UK away from a cliff-edge Brexit it predicts will create a recession...

20-20 Trustees has appointed Naomi L’Estrange as its new managing director. L’Estrange has worked for the professional trustee firm since 2014, and currently runs its Nottingham office.  She has had 20 years...

Barnett Waddingham has announced that Keith Satchell will be stepping down as its chairman after 11 years in the role.  His position, as non-executive chair, will be taken by Elizabth Renshaw-Ames, who...

Hargreaves Lansdown has ditched its influential “Wealth 150” list of recommended funds, replacing it with a slimmed-down list of 60 funds. This new list - known as the “Wealth 50” - will...

The long-awaited ban on pensions cold calling finally comes into effect tomorrow (January 9th) in a bid to thwart scammers. From this date, it will be illegal for firms to make unsolicited...