The Informed Choice Investment Committee has placed the Schroder Income fund under review this morning, following the news that managers Nick Purves and Ian Lance are leaving to join an investment boutique.
The new coalition Government has announced they will be holding their first Budget on 22nd June 2010.
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,262.85, down 170.88 points or -3.14% on the day and up 139.83 points (+2.73%) over the week.
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford explains why it is important to compare like with like when considering the merits of passive funds within your investment portfolio.
The recently concluded case of Fryer v HMRC initially created some worry in the world of pensions, as it brought into question the inheritance tax treatment of a pension fund when a decision has been made to defer taking benefits.
The latest FSA complaints figures for the second half of 2009 show an avalanche of complaints against banks and building societies, up from 1,075,400 to 2,225,458.
The Informed Choice website is now available in a mobile compatible format for iPhone, BlackBerry and smartphone users.
HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed that people under age 55 in unsecured pension (also known as income drawdown) will face an unauthorised payment charge if they purchase an annuity or switch to another provider.
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford looks at Liberal Democrat proposals for abolishing higher rate income tax relief on pension contributions and suggests making contributions now if you were planning to do so in 2010/11.
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford takes a look at the events of the past few days – including a hung parliament, trading errors and €750bn Eurozone rescue package.
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