Separating your finances on divorce

The pandemic and resulting lockdowns have put great pressure on many couples over the past year or so, and many relationships have sadly suffered as a result. The financial implications of this can be challenging. How to split your finances As part of the divorce...

Don’t neglect your financial security

Financially supporting family members remains high on the agenda for a third of potential retirees, who spend more than £3,700 a year helping loved ones6 With retirees planning on an average retirement income of £20,663, they anticipate around a fifth of this will be...

ESG: From niche to mainstream

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing looks set to continue gaining traction, as ESG factors increasingly merge into mainstream investment strategies, new research suggests. ESG investing has grown substantially across the world over the past few years,...

First-time investors dip a toe

With interest rates plummeting to record lows and rumours of negative rates on the horizon, many savers are shying away from traditional savings accounts and trying their hand at investing, though it remains important to hold enough for emergencies in accessible,...

Investment Scams move up a Gear

Investment scams move up a gear The number of fraudsters using the details of legitimate firms to rope unsuspecting consumers into investment scams increased by 29% in the year to September 2020. The methods employed by investment scammers have become increasingly...