Hargreaves Lansdown
Aberdeen outflow respite down to currency moves
Aberdeen Asset Management has said its outflows slowed in the second quarter to £2.5bn ($3.2bn, €3bn), but analysts said they doubt this reflects a true change in client sentiment.
Retirement | 26 Apr 17
Pension freedom withdrawals break through £10bn barrier
UK consumers withdrew £10.8bn ($13.8bn, €12.7bn) from their pensions during the first two years of the pension freedoms.
Best Practice | 12 Apr 17
UK pension transfer risks rise for investors and advisers
The sharp increase in people transferring out of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes poses risks for investors and the industry, says Tom McPhail, head of policy at Hargreaves Lansdown. His warning comes as the UK’s pension transfer industry remains under close regulatory scrutiny.
Tax & Regulation | 5 Apr 17
UK’s Lifetime Isa may help advisers in retirement planning
The new Lifetime Isa (Lisa) could prove a useful tool for financial advisers when retirement planning, according to Ollie Smyth of UK-based IFA firm Walker Crips Wealth Management.
Best Practice | 30 Mar 17
Five ways to benefit at the pension last chance saloon
Pension savers in the UK have up until midnight on 5 April to maximise their contributions to offset this year’s tax bill, says Nathan Long, senior analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. Here he suggests five ways savers can make the most of their unused allowances.