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Searching for the best annuity rate no longer needs to be as complex. How can advisers source the best quote and overcome the hurdles of the annuity application process?

As we celebrate the centenary of the State pension, has it done its job of lifting pensioners out of poverty?

A rebrand, a marketing campaign and a story to tell, newly renamed Ignis Asset Management is looking to steal a march on a market reeling from the effects of recession, marketing director Jonathan Polin explains

Absolute return vehicles may be a relatively new means of investing, but in the current economic downturn, these funds can provide a better means of preserving capital

With an ageing population and an increased need to enhance retirement income through equity release, the recent house-price decline is a concern to both retired and employed people alike

Traditionally when the value of paper money drops, gold rises. This recession is no different and interest in gold is gaining momentum

Some of the major investment banks have made huge cuts to their ESG research teams, but in the current market with investors still showing an appetite for socially responsible investing, now is the time to boost sustainability research

Current tax relief rules enable investors to achieve up to £500 tax relief by putting £1,000 of shares into a Sipp

Generating higher income means exposure to investment risk, and investors face difficult choices in deciding which asset classes to invest in and how to construct a balanced portfolio that can achieve an income target. Could equity income be the answer?...

The key to a successful investment portfolio is in the blend of managers and skills