Nearly half of over-50s are worried about running out of money in retirement Many retirees withdraw pension lump sums impulsively, without understanding tax or long-term consequences Career progression, early retirement and smart planning shape your future pension outcome. With life moving fast, demands on our time and finances never-ending, it’s easy to push pensions down […]
Category archives: General Financial News
Get Budget-ready this summer
Summer is the ideal time to review financial goals and investment strategies Utilising tax allowances now can protect your wealth from future policy changes Long-term investing remains key, even amid short-term market volatility Summer should bring a welcome shift in pace: longer days, warmer evenings, time off and the chance for some well-earned rest and […]
Bridging the generational wealth gap: securing financial stability
The disparities in wealth accumulation between the generations are striking Today, younger generations hold just 4% of total UK wealth Almost half of UK adults worry they won’t have enough saved for retirement Throughout our lives, we both give and receive support across generations, whether within our families or as part of society. This concept, […]
Four in five clients see financial advice as ‘value for money’
82% of advised investors believe they get good value from financial advice, up 10% from last year 96% of advised clients value their adviser’s accessibility, especially during market volatility Long-term market confidence is higher among advised investors, showing the benefits of expert financial guidance People with a financial adviser are more optimistic about their financial […]
Why life insurance matters
50% of salaried employees and 33% of non-salaried workers lack life insurance Life insurance covers expenses like mortgages, bills and education costs should the worse happen Policies can start as low as a few pounds a month, offering affordable protection and peace of mind Taking out life insurance is a crucial step in protecting what […]
HNWIs face gaps in retirement and succession planning
Research shows a third of European HNWIs are yet to make a financial plan for retirement 80% of survey respondents plan to pass wealth to their children, but only 34% have a plan in place Over half of respondents are focused on growing their wealth through investing in equities and/or real estate Many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) […]
Wealth – In the news
Research highlights key differences in wealth transfer preferences and family financial priorities between men and women Top financial priorities for 2025 include enjoying life (34%), building emergency savings (30%) and pension saving (11%) AI now accounts for 42.5% of financial fraud attempts, with cases rising 80% over the past three years Women put children first […]
Navigating uncertainty together
Economic and political uncertainty can lead to impulsive financial decisions—long-term planning is key Media headlines create noise, but financial plans should be tailored to personal goals, not speculation. A strong financial strategy is built to adapt—seek expert advice to stay on track Over the past five years, we’ve experienced a global pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, political […]
Closing the investing gap
13 million UK adults are sitting on £430bn in cash, potentially missing out on higher long-term investment returns Many savers find investing too complex—74% need guidance on choosing the right investments Holding cash is useful for short-term needs, but long-term investing can offer greater wealth-building potential A recent report1 estimates 13 million UK adults are […]
IHT receipts continue their ascent
IHT receipts topped £6.3bn in the eight months to December, a £600m increase on the same period the previous year OBR predicts IHT receipts will continue their ascent, forecasting total receipts of £9.7bn a year by 2028/29 Factors including a rise in asset values and frozen thresholds are contributing to rising receipts HM Revenue and […]
