The maximum amount savers can put in an Isa is expected to rise to about £11,532 from next April, following rises in the cost of living, according to reports.
Under-45s have "unrealistic" expectations of when they would be able to retire, a new report has revealed.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has expressed concerns that an increase in advised sales of investment bonds by life insurance companies may be a sign of a commission grab ahead of the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).
Fiona Murphy asks IFAs how government austerity measures have affected clients' retirement planning.
Castle Trust, the investment and mortage business designed to help unlock the housing market, has been notified the FSA is set to authorise the business.