Is property inheritance widening the wealth gap?
Whether we are increasingly living in a system not necessarily defined by class but by our inherited wealth gets a mixed reception from economists
Retirement & Legacy 2019
As we are living longer and healthier, older homeowners are looking to unlock equity tied up in their property creating demand for more accessible lifetime mortgage or home reversion plans but a number of obstacles remain. The Retirement & Legacy special report, published in The Times, covers global pension concerns and rising retirement issues. It examines alternative care home options, whether property inheritance is widening the wealth gap, and debunks myths around leaving charitable gifts in wills. It explores the uphill battle to transform Brazil’s pension system and why the government’s reform proposal isn’t a sustainable option. Also featured is an infographic charting global concerns about not having enough money in retirement and worrying attitudes to spending and saving among employees worldwide
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Five myths about leaving money to charity in your will
In the UK, more than £10 billion was donated to charity in 2018, according to the Charities Aid Foundation. Gifts that have been left to charities in wills tend to account for about a third, but a number of myths remain around legacy gifting...
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Global attitudes to retirement
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Retirement, the times they are a-changin’
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Future of Fintech 2020
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.
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Future of Infrastructure 2020
From net-zero to small ports, our Future of Infrastructure special report, published in The Times, explores why reaching net-zero will require a major infrastructure overhaul, demand for electric vehicles, the infrastructure talent pool, and more. The featured infographic looks at which sectors and countries are in need of the most investment to keep pace with the demands of the future
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Legal Innovation 2020
From virtual hearings to legal advice on social media, our Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, covers how the legal sector is transforming and adapting including legal technology, ‘uberisation’, and more. The featured infographic examines the lack of representation in law firms and why it isn’t only bad for business but also society overall.
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IoT for Business 2020
Our IoT for Business special report, published in The Times, examines what the future holds for IoT, how it can help save water, tech adoption, and more. The featured infographic looks at how different industries are implementing IoT across their organisations.