AJ Bell
Overhauling the UK investment platforms market
AJ Bell boss calls for more disclosure, guidance, transparency and the removal of a ban
UK pension transfers drop 23%
Almost £80bn transferred since the launch of the pension freedoms in April 2015
£20bn withdrawn since pension freedoms launched
The popularity of the UK’s pension freedoms is showing no signs of slowing, with almost £20bn ($26.2bn, €22.4bn) having now been flexibly accessed since the reforms launched in April 2015, according to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs.
Investment | 30 Jul 18
Risks lurk as DFMs shed bonds for alternatives
AJ Bell and Seneca are among investment managers shedding bonds as rate hikes loom, but others are concerned alternative assets present new sources of risk.
Investment fraudsters steal £51m in three months
Scammers are showing an increased appetite for ripping off unsuspecting UK consumers after £51m was stolen in the first three months of 2018/19, figures from the City of London Police reveal.