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FCA analysis reveals urban-rural pensions gap

The FCA has today published the latest analysis from its Financial Lives study which surveyed nearly 13,000 across the UK and revealed stark financial differences between urban and rural dwellers.

Robo advice firm Investec Click & Invest set to launch SIPP

Robo adviser Investec Click & Invest is planning to launch a SIPP by the end of the year, the company’s chief executive has revealed.

Consumers to get new powers to influence pension schemes

For the first time pension scheme members will be given powers to hold their pension schemes to account over how social and environmental factors impact their investments.

State pension age rise to 68 ‘could be pushed back’, says Royal London

ONS data released today showed a slowing of improvement to mortality rates – a development which could push back the increase of state retirement age, according to Royal London.

England comes 3rd in pensions 'World Cup'

Australia is the best prepared World Cup qualifying country when it comes to retirement planning with England in third place, according to analysis carried out by Scottish Widows of the 32 countries taking part in this year’s World Cup.

38% fear they won’t be able to retire in comfort

New research by Aegon revealed that 38% of individuals were not confident about their ability to retire comfortably, with many unprepared when it came to pension savings and arrangements for funding their retirement.