AJ Bell

Asia | 12 Feb 18

Friday 16 February marks the Chinese New Year, with 2018 welcoming the Year of the Dog. However, while the dog is associated with honesty, faithfulness, and a strong sense of responsibility in the Chinese zodiac, investors will be hoping for a repeat of 2017 – the Year of the Rooster – which saw the MSCI China Index return nearly 55%.

Best Practice | 7 Feb 18

With low volatility having been the norm for nearly three years, the sharp drop experienced by global markets earlier this week awakened some fight or flight responses. AJ Bell offers five lessons to help investors cope with market volatility.

Best Practice | 26 Jan 18

The UK Government has removed an amendment to the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill, that would have required people taking benefits under the pension freedoms or transferring benefits to be automatically enrolled into guidance.

Best Practice | 25 Jan 18

The Pensions Ombudsman has not upheld a complaint from a client and ex financial adviser accusing AJ Bell of poor service, negligence, maladministration and misconduct, which saw the investment firm take the “unprecedented decision” to end its relationship with him.

Best Practice | 24 Jan 18

Withdrawals under the pension freedoms have hit an all time low, reducing the need for emergency regulation or government intervention, an industry expert says.