Investment Week www.investmentweek.co.uk Autumn Statement 23: Jeremy Hunt sets out 'pot for life' pension reforms <img alt="Autumn Statement 23: Jeremy Hunt sets out &#39;pot for life&#39; pension reforms" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d889a5d/962d4925-f6d1-47ff-a3ae-062ac2fd9a13/1/53348733454-8a8405b72c-k-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced he will consult on “pot for life” pensions reforms. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d889a5d/962d4925-f6d1-47ff-a3ae-062ac2fd9a13/1/53348733454-8a8405b72c-k-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4149354/autumn-statement-23-jeremy-hunt-sets-pot-life-pension-reforms https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4149354/autumn-statement-23-jeremy-hunt-sets-pot-life-pension-reforms https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4149354/autumn-statement-23-jeremy-hunt-sets-pot-life-pension-reforms Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:19:01 +0000 What does 'pot for life' mean and how far it should go? <img alt="What does &#39;pot for life&#39; mean and how far it should go?" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9217721/cf211617-3e7a-455c-9269-18bfceaa8ee6/18/Jeremy-Hunt-5-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Pot for life proposals will be ground-breaking and signal a shift from “employer choice” to “member choice”, the industry said, but what does it mean for industry and how far will it go? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9217721/cf211617-3e7a-455c-9269-18bfceaa8ee6/18/Jeremy-Hunt-5-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4149227/pot-life-mean https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4149227/pot-life-mean https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4149227/pot-life-mean Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:13:04 +0000 Partner Insight: Is cash back on the agenda? <img alt="Partner Insight: Is cash back on the agenda?" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3edb679/6491444e-9c1b-434c-8afb-c28eaabcadb1/15/Salary-increase-cash-iStock-1291891377-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3edb679/6491444e-9c1b-434c-8afb-c28eaabcadb1/15/Salary-increase-cash-iStock-1291891377-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4112483/partner-insight-cash-agenda https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4112483/partner-insight-cash-agenda https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4112483/partner-insight-cash-agenda Tue, 16 May 2023 03:42:37 +0000 iM Global Partner opens managed futures fund to European investors <img alt="iM Global Partner opens managed futures fund to European investors " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f757040/394dda1c-cc2e-4493-b616-36dc5a309a68/20/financialindex-350x250-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> iM Global Partner has launched a version of its US future markets funds for European investors to access. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f757040/394dda1c-cc2e-4493-b616-36dc5a309a68/20/financialindex-350x250-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4060893/im-global-partner-managed-futures-fund-european-investors https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4060893/im-global-partner-managed-futures-fund-european-investors https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4060893/im-global-partner-managed-futures-fund-european-investors Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:57:51 +0000 Guy Opperman reappointed as pensions minister <img alt="Guy Opperman reappointed as pensions minister" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/548f921/81af2b4e-ca5d-4fca-95e2-0a49f90ab5b3/7/Guy-Opperman-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Guy Opperman has been reappointed as pensions minister a day after he quit in protest over prime minister Boris Johnson’s leadership. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/548f921/81af2b4e-ca5d-4fca-95e2-0a49f90ab5b3/7/Guy-Opperman-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052758/guy-opperman-reappointed-pensions-minister https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052758/guy-opperman-reappointed-pensions-minister https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052758/guy-opperman-reappointed-pensions-minister Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:25:41 +0000 For the sake of future generations pensions must be invested correctly <img alt="For the sake of future generations pensions must be invested correctly" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eb9d4ba/cd9bea54-ba01-49aa-8c0b-9686d4e90701/10/LEVIN-steven-2021-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Much has been made of the great wealth transfer that is due to take place between the generations in the coming years. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eb9d4ba/cd9bea54-ba01-49aa-8c0b-9686d4e90701/10/LEVIN-steven-2021-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4043959/sake-future-generations-pensions-invested-correctly https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4043959/sake-future-generations-pensions-invested-correctly https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4043959/sake-future-generations-pensions-invested-correctly Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:33:29 +0000 NextWealth: DFMs missing out on decumulation assets <img alt="NextWealth: DFMs missing out on decumulation assets" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9f91149/ab14242e-4345-44de-b78f-3954fd33caed/8/dfm-generic-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Discretionary fund managers have been found to be missing out on decumulation assets due to platform restraints, according to a report by NextWealth. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9f91149/ab14242e-4345-44de-b78f-3954fd33caed/8/dfm-generic-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4042694/nextwealth-dfms-missing-decumulation-assets https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4042694/nextwealth-dfms-missing-decumulation-assets https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4042694/nextwealth-dfms-missing-decumulation-assets Tue, 4 Jan 2022 09:59:10 +0000 Industry Voice: How 2021 is shaping as an epic year for climate regulation <img alt="Industry Voice: How 2021 is shaping as an epic year for climate regulation" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/706dd23/634a6383-2e21-4c20-a1c0-b9bb60a37818/7/how-2021-is-shaping-as-an-epic-year-for-climate-regulation-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/706dd23/634a6383-2e21-4c20-a1c0-b9bb60a37818/7/how-2021-is-shaping-as-an-epic-year-for-climate-regulation-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4036714/industry-voice-2021-shaping-epic-climate-regulation https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4036714/industry-voice-2021-shaping-epic-climate-regulation https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4036714/industry-voice-2021-shaping-epic-climate-regulation Wed, 8 Sep 2021 00:20:53 +0000 Whistleblowers make 2,754 separate allegations of financial misconduct to FCA <img alt="Whistleblowers make 2,754 separate allegations of financial misconduct to FCA" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/653c812/0c0a6f97-e4d3-4104-868d-645b92c7747c/6/fca2018regulation5-580-358-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A total of 2,754 separate allegations of misconduct, including fraud, money laundering and compliance complaints have been logged with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), with 184 individuals and firms currently under investigation for carrying out unauthorised business. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/653c812/0c0a6f97-e4d3-4104-868d-645b92c7747c/6/fca2018regulation5-580-358-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4035764/whistleblowers-2754-separate-allegations-financial-misconduct-fca https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4035764/whistleblowers-2754-separate-allegations-financial-misconduct-fca https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4035764/whistleblowers-2754-separate-allegations-financial-misconduct-fca Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:56:45 +0000 Watch on-demand from the Sustainable Investment Festival: First Sentier <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/special/4034450/watch-demand-sustainable-investment-festival-sentier https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/special/4034450/watch-demand-sustainable-investment-festival-sentier Mon, 26 Jul 2021 02:43:03 +0000 Partner Insight: Have you reassessed your clients' risk appetite well enough in 2021? <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4034759/partner-insight-reassessed-clients’-risk-appetite-2021 https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4034759/partner-insight-reassessed-clients’-risk-appetite-2021 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:20:56 +0000 Partner Insight: The negative reality of retirement 'illustrations' and predictions <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4034474/partner-insight-negative-reality-retirement-illustrations-predictions https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4034474/partner-insight-negative-reality-retirement-illustrations-predictions Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:12:14 +0000 Wealth manager Dolfin Financial collapses after FCA probe <p><!--summary start--> Wealth manager Dolfin Financial has entered special administration, after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) placed restrictions on its activities. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4033831/wealth-manager-dolfin-financial-collapses-fca-probe https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4033831/wealth-manager-dolfin-financial-collapses-fca-probe Fri, 2 Jul 2021 06:45:25 +0000 Industry Voice: Positioning for a new economic landscape <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4033143/industry-voice-positioning-economic-landscape https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4033143/industry-voice-positioning-economic-landscape Tue, 22 Jun 2021 02:49:14 +0000 Unprecedented times: UK dividends fall 42% in 12 months to end-March 2021 <p><!--summary start--> Shortly after the UK’s first national lockdown began, an initial trickle of dividend reductions quickly became an unprecedented flood of cuts and cancellations. The final tally shows that dividends fell 41.6% on an underlying basis in the 12 months to the end of March 2021. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4032796/unprecedented-times-uk-dividends-fall-months-end-march-2021 https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4032796/unprecedented-times-uk-dividends-fall-months-end-march-2021 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:04:34 +0000 FCA eyes new consumer protection rules for product providers and distributors <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued proposals designed to stop firms creating retail products where the complexity disguises high risks, high costs or poor prospects of returns. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4031323/fca-eyes-consumer-protection-rules-product-providers-distributors https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4031323/fca-eyes-consumer-protection-rules-product-providers-distributors Fri, 14 May 2021 09:32:33 +0000 Watch on demand: IW's European equities webinar on how to stay in sync with the cycle and prepare for recovery <p><!--summary start--> Investment Week is pleased to make our recent European Equities webinar, in association with River & Mercantile, available to watch on demand. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4026749/watch-demand-iw-european-equities-webinar-stay-sync-cycle-prepare-recovery https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4026749/watch-demand-iw-european-equities-webinar-stay-sync-cycle-prepare-recovery Thu, 4 Mar 2021 19:16:59 +0000 Industry Voice: How does an investor make a lightbulb greener? <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4027337/iw-engage-gri-investor-lightbulb-greener https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4027337/iw-engage-gri-investor-lightbulb-greener Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:23:51 +0000 Look East for fresh opportunities <p><!--summary start--> The UK’s withdrawal from Europe leaves the country’s investment managers reliant on the EU deeming its regulatory systems equivalent. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4026611/look-east-fresh-opportunities https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4026611/look-east-fresh-opportunities Fri, 5 Feb 2021 07:51:39 +0000 How do you solve a problem like ESG? <p><!--summary start--> It has been a record-breaking year for inflows to funds labelled as ‘ESG’, namely those focused on environmental, social, and governance issues. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4025050/solve-esg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4025050/solve-esg Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:03:28 +0000 Industry Voice: Who Could Win in the Value vs. Growth Debate? <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4024778/industry-voice-win-value-vs-growth-debate https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4024778/industry-voice-win-value-vs-growth-debate Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:34:55 +0000 Planting the buds of growth: Why the UK cannabis industry is a viable investment opportunity <p><!--summary start--> The idea of adding cannabis to your investment portfolio may seem far-fetched. But this once frowned-upon commodity is fast becoming a viable asset for long-term sustainable wealth creation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4024667/planting-the-buds-of-growth-why-the-uk-cannabis-industry-is-a-viable-investment-opportunity https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4024667/planting-the-buds-of-growth-why-the-uk-cannabis-industry-is-a-viable-investment-opportunity Tue, 8 Dec 2020 13:37:14 +0000 Investors on 'high alert' as OTS proposals could triple population subject to CGT <p><!--summary start--> Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) proposals published this week could see the number of UK tax payers subject to capital gains tax (CGT) triple, according to tax experts, who warn investors should be on "high alert" over the controversial plans. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4023166/investors-alert-ots-proposals-triple-population-subject-cgt https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4023166/investors-alert-ots-proposals-triple-population-subject-cgt Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:52:52 +0000 'No fundamental changes' to process as Brunner continues to look long term <p><!--summary start--> Allianz Global Investors' Matthew Tillett has promised no fundamental changes to Brunner Investment Trust's investment process since the departure of Lucy Macdonald, as the new management team aims for continuity. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4022462/fundamental-changes-process-brunner-continues-look-long-term https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4022462/fundamental-changes-process-brunner-continues-look-long-term Wed, 4 Nov 2020 15:33:49 +0000 Before, during and after: What this US election means for big tech <p><!--summary start--> An investor, a regulator and US President Donald Trump walk into a bar. The barman asks them: "What is your opinion of Big Tech?" <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4022324/us-election-means-big-tech https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4022324/us-election-means-big-tech Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:56:46 +0000 High time for a 'good event': Human optimism key to US market success <p><!--summary start--> US equities have been the stand-out performers of 2020, with the S&P 500 up more than 5% to 27 October 2020 and the Nasdaq 100 up nearly 32%. In contrast, the FTSE 100 has tumbled - more than 23% over this period. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/feature/4022439/event-human-optimism-key-us-market-success https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/feature/4022439/event-human-optimism-key-us-market-success Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:55:05 +0000 Artemis' Weldon: US recovery still on the cards beyond the election <p><!--summary start--> Much changes. But the importance of the US economy stays the same - and the signs are that a recovery is building momentum. That is not to say it will be straightforward or guaranteed. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/feature/4022437/artemis-weldon-us-recovery-cards-election https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/feature/4022437/artemis-weldon-us-recovery-cards-election Tue, 3 Nov 2020 10:09:27 +0000 Partner Insight: How are low interest rates impacting homeowners, savers and retirees? <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4021141/partner-insight-low-interest-rates-impacting-homeowners-savers-retirees https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4021141/partner-insight-low-interest-rates-impacting-homeowners-savers-retirees Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:56:10 +0000 Partner Insight: Shifting retirement landscapes and the COVID-19 challenge <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4021137/partner-insight-shifting-retirement-landscapes-covid-19-challenge https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4021137/partner-insight-shifting-retirement-landscapes-covid-19-challenge Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:37:03 +0000 #IAM… Justin Onuekwusi <p><!--summary start--> In the first article of the series, acting editor Lauren Mason speaks to LGIM’s head of retail multi-asset funds Justin Onuekwusi about the importance of the campaign, and the three phrases he has chosen to best portray his identity <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/interview/4020694/iam-justin-onuekwusi https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/interview/4020694/iam-justin-onuekwusi Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:14:30 +0000 Industry Voice: Sustainable investing: the new 'normal'? <p><!--summary start--> So far, the defining factor of 2020 has been its uncertainty. After COVID-19 caught the world by surprise, the pandemic quickly grew into an unprecedented global crisis. Governments, populations and businesses have been forced to adapt to the new ‘normal’, changing the way we live, and also the way we invest. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4018789/industry-voice-sustainable-investing-normal https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4018789/industry-voice-sustainable-investing-normal Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:20:37 +0000 Ninety One AoV: Nearly a third of funds do not offer value to investors <p><!--summary start--> Twelve of the 40 funds evaluated by Ninety One have been found not to offer value to investors, with performance at the heart of the issue, according to the firm’s first Assessment of Value report. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4018777/ninety-aov-nearly-funds-offer-value-investors https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4018777/ninety-aov-nearly-funds-offer-value-investors Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:26:01 +0000 Industry Voice: Fiscal firepower: shock and awe in fixed-income markets <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4015837/industry-voice-fiscal-firepower-shock-awe-fixed-income-markets https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/advertisement/4015837/industry-voice-fiscal-firepower-shock-awe-fixed-income-markets Mon, 1 Jun 2020 01:50:20 +0000 Short selling spikes in March as coronavirus crisis deepens <p><!--summary start--> Shorting of UK stocks rocketed in March as the global coronavirus pandemic caused widespread market uncertainty, according to analysis. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4013348/short-selling-spikes-march-coronavirus-crisis-deepens https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4013348/short-selling-spikes-march-coronavirus-crisis-deepens Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:35:00 +0000 Budget 2020: JISA savings limit to increase to £9,000 by 2020/21 <p><!--summary start--> Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to double the saving limits for Junior ISAs (JISAs) and Child Trust Funds (CTFs) by 2020/21. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4012257/budget-2020-jisa-savings-limit-increase-gbp-2020-21 https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4012257/budget-2020-jisa-savings-limit-increase-gbp-2020-21 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:23:01 +0000 Women in Investment: Face-to-face with Karis Stander <p><!--summary start--> In the latest of our new series of interviews with last year's Women In Investment Awards winners, Lauren Mason talks to Karis Stander, managing director of diversity initiative Investment20/20. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/interview/4005725/women-investment-karis-stander https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/interview/4005725/women-investment-karis-stander Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:44:06 +0000 Industry Voice: Five charts that will make you think differently about retirement <p><!--summary start--> Retiring at 60 is a relatively new concept, and possibly a short-lived one in our history. As populations age – and age better – people are looking at a host of ways to stay in work and sustain their retirement income. We present five charts that sum up the changing landscape. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4004672/industry-voice-charts-about-retirement https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4004672/industry-voice-charts-about-retirement Mon, 9 Sep 2019 23:43:35 +0000 FCA publishes guidance on treatment of vulnerable customers <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a 41-page piece of guidance for businesses on how to better treat vulnerable customers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/3079411/fca-publishes-guidance-treatment-vulnerable-customers https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/3079411/fca-publishes-guidance-treatment-vulnerable-customers Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:23:00 +0000 FCA grilled platforms on asset freezes in March before Woodford saga <p><!--summary start--> As the fallout from the Woodford Equity Income fund suspension continues, Professional Adviser can reveal the FCA wrote to platforms in March to enquire about their processes around asset freezes. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/3077499/fca-grilled-platforms-asset-freezes-march-woodford-saga https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/3077499/fca-grilled-platforms-asset-freezes-march-woodford-saga Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:09:42 +0000