The final countdown

Article Abstract:

The British government aims to introduce stakeholder pensions, and has also introduced new regulations covering pensions. The impact of government policy on the market for occupational pension schemes is examined in detail.

Pensions

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Personal pensions

Article Abstract:

The UK market for personal pensions has been affected by scandals relating to the mis-selling of these products. Compensation will be provided if losses were due to poor advice. The companies selling pensions can be contacted by customers seeking compensation. Company schemes provide benfits so it is better not to choose a personal pension scheme in preference to a company scheme. Pension transfers are a more complex area, since benefits cannot easily be compared.

Laws, regulations and rules, Financial services industry, Financial services

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Running cash

Article Abstract:

Pension fund portfolios will include cash, which is an asset type that should be managed like other types of assets. Managers have to assess inflationary pressures in key economies and how these will affect bond yields and interest rates. Forecasts of trends in bond yields allow managers to assess whether current yields are adequate. United Kingdom economic growth is likely to be affected by external factors and a drop in consumer confidence.

Portfolio management

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