Savings, Pensions & Investments

More over-55s working longer

Freedoms ‘raise awareness, but confusion remains’

Three years on from the Pension Freedoms revolution people are saving more for their retirement, but many over-55s are confused by the regulations.

Debate at AGM

RBS has accepted pressure from private investors to debate and vote on the establishment of a shareholder committee

Investments switched

Edinburgh University has announced that it will complete its transition out of fossil fuel investments within three years.

As worries persist over preparations...

Those planning to retire this year can expect the highest average annual income for ten years, according to new research.

Another double-digit growth year

Pension freedoms and auto-enrolment have helped funds shrug off political and global uncertainties to end another year with double-digit growth.

Bank facing pressure for change

Private investors in Royal Bank of Scotland are to make a further attempt at establishing a shareholder committee at the company.

WASPI campaign pledge

Tory MPs have been accused of “duping” women fighting to re-instate their right to a state pension.

Older people seeking self-enjoyment

Baby boomers now in their 50s and 60s are saving money to go travelling rather than to leave money for their family, according to a survey.

Survey of 1,000 savers

Investors view rising inflation and low interest rates as more of a threat to their wealth than Brexit, according to a new survey.

Support for WASPI campaign

Labour leadership contender Anas Sarwar wants cross-party talks to help bring a resolution to the dispute over women’s state pensions…