Investments

Retirement tips for the Covid-19 crisis

Be patient and consider retirement strategies - Even before most of us had heard of Coronavirus, only 25% of Brits felt confident that they would have enough to retire on without needing to supplement their pension. The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the global stock markets has resulted in the average pension fund value falling [...]

COVID-19 impact on retirement

How has Covid affected your pensions? We’ve all been affected differently, whether we’re working and saving towards a pension, approaching retirement, or drawing on our funds.

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The Importance of investing early

Originally published on hsbc.co.uk Your twenties are a time when there are almost too many goals to save for. You may want to buy your first home, purchase a car, or save up to travel the world in the future. Whatever your goals, and whether your plans are short term or long term, they all [...]

Questions to ask about your investments and retirement planning after the first wave

Graeme Wake, Senior Wealth Manager at Wren Sterling, runs through the questions people might be asking themselves after the recent period of market volatility: “With the coronavirus infection and death rate in the UK thankfully on a downward trajectory you might be using the time to reflect on how your pension, ISA and other investments [...]

The science behind the story

Insight from 7IM on the covid-19 pandemic how treatments are developing, and what to expect in a second wave.

What is a with-profits bond?

A ‘with-profits’ bond is a type of pooled investment. These plans have some particular features that can make them popular with investors.

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What do negative gilt yields tell us?

UK government gilt yields have been negative for the first time in their history (March 9th and 20th May, correct at 2nd June). So why would anyone want to buy government bonds at the moment?

How the ethical investing market has developed

We discuss how ethical investing has developed with King & Shaxson Ethical Investing, and what they do to ensure their portfolios are truly ethical.

New year, new opportunities

Our top tips for financial planning in 2020, highlighting the recent updates to pensions.

Six ways to stay on track during a period of economic downturn

The global economy is expected to shrink by 3.0% during 2020 as the world comes to terms with the impact of coronavirus, causing an economic downturn. This will mark the steepest downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund said in April. There seems to be no getting past that now [...]