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Gender impacts financial planning approach 06 February 2012
Chinese investment is a play on global growth, says expert 02 February 2012
Expert calls for govt help with pensions investment 12 January 2012
Household finances a new year priority 28 December 2011
IMA: Observer report is irresponsible scaremongering 20 December 2011
UK investors staying at home due to eurozone fears 19 December 2011
Inflation falls, older people still feeling pinch 14 December 2011
Brits warned about dangers of Christmas debt 13 December 2011
University costs could have long-term impact for parents 12 December 2011
Greece gets investment package from EIB 12 December 2011
IMA and ABI provide clear investment definitions 01 December 2011
IMA: Investors look to the long term 25 November 2011
IFP: Financial planning essential for everyone 23 November 2011
AIC: Third of investment firms outperforming FTSE 100 on yield 22 November 2011
Brits harbouring secret savings and investments 16 November 2011
Finance workers less confident about UK economy 15 November 2011
Rising cost of energy forcing food cutbacks 14 November 2011
Gold and US dollar are safe havens for investors, says expert 11 November 2011
IMA: Brits will feel impact of FTT 10 November 2011
British youth urged to consider investments 10 November 2011
Tracker funds continue to capture investor interest 10 November 2011
Professional advice helping investors choose financial products 09 November 2011
IMF: Russia and emerging Europe must be wary of eurozone risks 08 November 2011
Retail sector difficult for investors, says expert 31 October 2011
IMF ready to step in as eurozone talks stall 26 October 2011
Property wealth gap 'created by foreign investment' 24 October 2011
Investments should survive QE, says expert 17 October 2011
Energy affordability crisis brewing in Britain? 06 October 2011
Diversity 'key element of investment strategy' 03 October 2011
Italian housing market 'has lots of potential for investors' 03 October 2011
Investors told to seek professional advice for dog funds 13 September 2011
Household finances face continued pressure 13 September 2011
Saltydog newsletter defies conventional investment advice 08 September 2011
Investment in funds falls to lowest level in 3 years 06 September 2011
IMA issues guidance for UCTIS KIIDs 25 August 2011
SOS: Govt has broken promises to savers 23 August 2011
Investors steering clear of banks 22 August 2011
SOS: Govt action needed to help people save for the future 16 August 2011
Funds of Funds proving popular for investors 16 August 2011
More than half of Brits have debt worries 15 August 2011

Retirement

Study highlights impact of annuity rates on pension income 09 February 2012
Retirement saving is 'not a priority' for young people 07 February 2012
British firms urged to embrace pensions auto enrolment 03 February 2012
Retirement debt report highlights need for a financial plan 25 January 2012
Brits urged to take regular advice on retirement planning 19 January 2012
Pensions regulation holding back private sector schemes 05 January 2012
Retirement a long way off for some older workers, survey shows 30 December 2011
Britain facing care costs crisis, says Age UK 29 December 2011
Workers warned over auto-enrolment opt out 22 December 2011
British workers struggling with scattered pension pots 20 December 2011
Defined benefits pensions disappearing quickly 15 December 2011
Govt considering pensioner tax to fund care 15 December 2011
Brits urged to plan ahead for retirement 09 December 2011
Auto-enrolment a very positive step for pension planning 09 December 2011
Bupa: Care costs need urgent consideration 08 December 2011
Finances for over-55s take a hit in 2011 08 December 2011
Third of over-55s have no retirement plan 07 December 2011
Plan early to retire early 07 December 2011
Retirement saving 'can take many forms' 06 December 2011
Pensions CPI switch ruled lawful by High Court 05 December 2011
Pension savers warned of CPI dangers 02 December 2011
Small companies given additional time for auto-enrolment 29 November 2011
Workers told to make the most of employer pension contributions 28 November 2011
Saga: Quality of life for over-50s still falling 28 November 2011
IFP: Pension plans not inspiring confidence 25 November 2011
Annuity rates hit hard by QE 24 November 2011
Public perception of pensions must change, says minister 21 November 2011
Brits not preparing adequately for retirement 21 November 2011
Pensions minister vows to protect small pension pots 17 November 2011
Age UK: Annual costs for over-55s rise ï¿½978 due to inflation 17 November 2011
CCCS: Pensioners struggling under the weight of debt 04 November 2011
Pensions products are too complex for most people, says expert 03 November 2011
Women urged to consider retirement planning 02 November 2011
Over-55s not preparing well enough for retirement, says Age UK 01 November 2011
Brits urged to review pensions regularly 27 October 2011
Rule changes could devalue pensions by 25%, says expert 26 October 2011
NAPF: Auto-enrolment situation is worrying 21 October 2011
Brits turning to investments to supplement reduced pension income 21 October 2011
Rising inflation hitting pension investments hard 19 October 2011
Financial help sought for retirement planning 13 October 2011
Professional advice important for retirement planning 13 October 2011
Survey shows hard-up Brits spend on holidays rather than pensions 12 October 2011
Saga: QE is bad news for pensions savers 07 October 2011
Teachers' retirement income hit by CPI switch 05 October 2011
Long-term investments beneficial for retirement income, says expert 29 September 2011
Aviva: Brits don't feel they should pay for older age care 21 September 2011
New pensioners to be hit by HMRC tax demands? 21 September 2011
State pension age rise is inevitable, says financial planner 16 September 2011
Private pension pots are insufficient, says expert 15 September 2011
Third of UK workers without a pension 14 September 2011
Older people face further squeeze on finances 12 September 2011
Govt urged to rethink state pension age increase 12 September 2011
'Consider all factors' before opting for equity release 09 September 2011
Recession is fuelling drop in pensions contributions, says Age UK 08 September 2011
NAPF calls for pensions accounting overhaul 07 September 2011
FTSE 100 CEOs anticipate record pension pots 05 September 2011
'Worrying' number of employers cutting pensions spend 02 September 2011
Markets wipe £250bn from pension funds 22 August 2011
Pensioners suffering due to inflation 17 August 2011
TUC: Govt used inflation as stealth pensions cut 17 August 2011
Pensioners are age group 'with worst inflation rates' 16 August 2011

Planning life events

UK debt profile changing as incomes remain stretched 08 February 2012
Parents are under pressure from university costs 07 February 2012
Middle earners facing growing asset inequality 26 January 2012
An attitude of saving is important for children, expert claims 20 January 2012
Brits braced for extended wage freezes 13 January 2012
Rise in demand for debt advice expected 10 January 2012
British youth have saving on their mind, study shows 09 January 2012
DAF warns of January debt blues 09 January 2012
Brits resolve to get a grip on finances 05 January 2012
In-home care costs for older people still rising 30 December 2011
Brits prepare for tough 2012 29 December 2011
Over-50s stretched by Christmas dinner expenditure 22 December 2011
Professional financial advice recommended in January 21 December 2011
Quarter of Brits heading for Christmas debt 21 December 2011
Parents financially supporting children for longer 16 December 2011
Bupa: Brits need to plan their future care costs 14 December 2011
Christmas spending scaled back for 2011 08 December 2011
Britons warned over Christmas spending 05 December 2011
Financial lessons stand kids in good stead 02 December 2011
Christmas causing financial strain for over-55s 01 December 2011
Aviva: Foundation generation saving for the future 29 November 2011
Christmas a financial problem for many 25 November 2011
CCCS: Financial planning an urgent issue for 1 in 4 Brits 24 November 2011
Residential care costs a problem for many Britons 21 November 2011
Workers urged to build up emergency fund 18 November 2011
Inflation exerting pressure on British households 16 November 2011
Personal finances a worry for half of Britons 15 November 2011
Energy price rises forcing Brits to go without 03 November 2011
CCCS: British youth faces higher debts and fewer assets 03 November 2011
University costs stretching parents' finances 28 October 2011
Plan financially for the unexpected, says expert 25 October 2011
Survey shows internet banking helps Brits retain financial control 25 October 2011
Brits cutting back as energy price rises hit hard 24 October 2011
Brits in debt urged to get professional advice 20 October 2011
Brits counting the cost of Christmas 12 October 2011
Families set to benefit from govt childcare support 10 October 2011
Food bills will hit families hard, says expert 06 October 2011
British households slipping closer to debt 06 October 2011
One in four Brits scared of their bills 30 September 2011
Families urged to make their money work for them 28 September 2011
Brits spending a large amount of their monthly income paying off debts 20 September 2011
Gas price rises push more towards fuel poverty 19 September 2011
Two more energy suppliers raise prices 09 September 2011
Savers missing out on financial advice from older generation 08 September 2011
Saving, not spending is the watchword for many Brits 08 September 2011
Reduce cost of living to help lower-income families 07 September 2011
Childcare 'hitting poorest families hard' 07 September 2011
'Inbetweeners' failing to control finances 06 September 2011
Banks 'must increase supply of affordable credit' 05 September 2011
Rising energy prices could add £300 to annual household bills 05 September 2011
Debt bites deeper for younger families 01 September 2011
Cost of living driven up by inflation, says expert 31 August 2011
Pensioners are age group 'with worst inflation rates' 16 August 2011

Tax Efficiency

IMA welcomes change to PAIF tax regime 07 December 2011
Govt plans more transparent tax system 15 November 2011
Top tax rate hurting UK, say financial services workers 05 October 2011
High Pay Commission: High earners OK with 50p tax rate 20 September 2011
Brits not being tax efficient as billions go unclaimed 16 August 2011

Consumer investment trends

Brits to pull back on spending in 2012 23 January 2012
Monthly budgeting a challenge for 16m Brits 17 January 2012
IMA reports further fall in fund sales for November 10 January 2012
Finances causing the most daily stress 29 December 2011
Investors looking to PAIFs in 2012? 19 December 2011
ISAs offering little to savers, says Defaqto 14 December 2011
Education the answer to debt culture, says report 13 December 2011
Money worries causing relationship tension for some Brits 06 December 2011
Financial Planning Week a success for the IFP 01 December 2011
IMA: Claims over short holding periods not backed by data 29 November 2011
Brits must take control of their finances, says expert 23 November 2011
Brits urged to change approach to financial planning 22 November 2011
UKSIF: Companies hold the power to push investment change 18 November 2011
IMA: Investors still looking to buy despite falling confidence 08 November 2011
Insolvencies down but 6.2m households struggle with debt 07 November 2011
IMA: Slow September, but equities and corporate bonds still attractive 28 October 2011
Inflation making utility bills a common problem 20 October 2011
Brits going for gold to beat inflation 19 October 2011
Stock market competition to train teens on investment 18 October 2011
Investment sector urged to provide more information of ethical funds 18 October 2011
Diversification wise in the current climate, says expert 14 October 2011
Ethical investment interest growing 13 October 2011
Brits running up secret debts 11 October 2011
IMA: Record sales figures for global equities 30 September 2011
Finances stretched to the limit by energy price rises 27 September 2011
AIC: Smaller companies sector thriving 15 September 2011
Investment-linked annuities a good option, says expert 13 September 2011
Saving increases and borrowing decreases in Q2 09 September 2011
AIC: UK smaller companies the year's top performers 30 August 2011
Funds of funds sales hit record levels 19 August 2011
IMA data shows further interest in ethical investment funds 18 August 2011
Pharmaceutical firms offer investment income growth 16 August 2011

Market news

Global financial markets

Fund management a tale of two halves in 2011 08 February 2012
Greek debt talks stall over interest rates 25 January 2012
IMF needs more money to stabilise financial markets 23 January 2012
EU member states urged to work together to restore confidence 17 January 2012
FTSE starts brightly in 2012 04 January 2012
Italy's borrowing costs continue to cast shadow over eurozone 30 December 2011
Steady optimism in lacklustre markets, says expert 23 December 2011
AIC: Specialist asset classes stand out in 2011 21 December 2011
France downgrade will put eurozone deal in jeopardy 15 December 2011
AIC: 2011 was dominated by income 13 December 2011
Markets boosted on euro agreement, but investors still wary 12 December 2011
France and Germany strike euro deal, but could face downgrade 06 December 2011
Equity markets stage brief rally 02 December 2011
UK firms readying themselves for high-impact event 23 November 2011
Investors split over eurozone 18 November 2011
Europe could be heading for 'deep and prolonged recession' 11 November 2011
Recession risk increases as eurozone struggles continue 03 November 2011
Financial markets respond well to eurozone deal 28 October 2011
Economic confidence reaches 30-month low 10 October 2011
Confidence in eurozone returning slowly 07 October 2011
Does possibility of defaults further case for secured market? 27 September 2011
ETFs following 'normal growth patterns' 09 September 2011
Investors withdraw from money market funds in Q2 07 September 2011
Three factors to blame for uncertainty in markets 24 August 2011
Asian investors look for bond and equity opportunities 23 August 2011
Investors still cautious over eurozone 19 August 2011
Portugal economic recovery programme 'on track' 16 August 2011
Safe havens being sought by investors hit by stock market crash 15 August 2011

Regulatory changes and announcements

Treasury opens consultation on tax-transparent funds 11 January 2012
IMA welcomes PRC safeguard 22 December 2011
IMA concerned about Financial Services Bill 20 December 2011
Govt pensions consultation welcomed 19 December 2011
IMA: EU regulation to make life difficult for UK investors 16 December 2011
State pension age to hit 67 in 2026 30 November 2011
AIC welcomes removal of VCT investment cap 30 November 2011
IMA: Too much, too fast from European policymakers 28 November 2011
Budgets in the eurozone to be more tightly controlled 24 November 2011
IMA introduces new money market sectors to improve clarity 09 November 2011
Financial Services Bill needs work, says AIFA 21 October 2011
CBI: EU regulation changes to damage UK growth 17 October 2011
State pension age rise postponed 14 October 2011
FSA reopens review of FSCS 04 October 2011
European Commission proposes tax on financial transactions 29 September 2011
IMA: Retail investment products must be treated equally 23 September 2011
PPF levy reduced again, fixed for three years 22 September 2011
ICB wants investment banking ring-fenced by 2019 12 September 2011
Financial Services Bill 'still needs tweaking', says IMA 06 September 2011
IMA welcomes FCA accountability inquiry 18 August 2011
Base rate to remain low 'for foreseeable future' 16 August 2011
IMA: Short selling ban will not stabilise share prices 15 August 2011

Politics and economic updates

Britain in short recession, growth expected later in 2012 03 February 2012
Inflation drops to 4.2%, more QE predicted 18 January 2012
Britain is in recession, experts claim 16 January 2012
Greece bailout will harm private balance sheets, says expert 11 January 2012
IoD members back Cameron veto 23 December 2011
EU is best placed to prevent recession, says poll 23 December 2011
EU veto was lose-lose for City of London 16 December 2011
EBA tells banks to achieve higher capital ratios 09 December 2011
Pensions sector looking to infrastructure 05 December 2011
Europe must formulate effective plan for growth, says EC commissioner 22 November 2011
Is Bank of England preparing for more QE? 17 November 2011
Britain must contribute to eurozone bailout, says German MP 16 November 2011
Ratings error highlights need for change, says Barnier 14 November 2011
Silvio Berlusconi vows to stand down as debt worries gather pace 09 November 2011
Italy bailout just weeks away, says expert 08 November 2011
ASI: FTT will destroy the derivatives market 07 November 2011
Greek turmoil business as usual for investors 04 November 2011
Lord Wolfson: Bank is right, inflation is only temporary 20 October 2011
Bank of England announces extra ï¿½75bn of QE 07 October 2011
Govt will push ahead with deficit reduction plan 04 October 2011
Eurozone debt plan begins to develop 26 September 2011
Labour Shadow Chancellor admits bank regulation error 26 September 2011
Sir Richard Lambert calls for further QE 23 September 2011
Italy credit rating downgraded 22 September 2011
Professor John Kay begins private equity market review 19 September 2011
UK inflation rate reaches 4.5% 14 September 2011
Stock markets bounce on German sovereign debt rescue approval 08 September 2011
Expert predicts inflation abatement 18 August 2011
Economic recovery plans for Italy welcomed 16 August 2011