Are retirement savings hurting the economy?
Pensioners are increasingly saving their money, but they are not spending or investing it either
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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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
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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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Take time to plan for a prosperous retirement
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Retirement, the times they are a-changin’
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Sustainable Business 2021
What are the pros and cons of Bill Gates’ green premiums? Our Sustainable Business report examines how collaboration is saving communities, the increasing interest in B Corp status, embracing sustainability reporting, and more
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Business Transformation 2021
Does your business need a chief transformation officer? Our Business Transformation report explores the factors companies should consider when hiring a transformation officer, the psychosocial risk of transforming, reputational risk, and more
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Future of Insurance 2021
Is standardisation the key to building customer loyalty in insurance? Our Future of Insurance report looks at topics from combating fraudsters to the rise of instant insurance, it examines how blockchain improve insurance and how travel insurance is focused to bounce back
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The Future CIO 2021
Are the CIO and CHRO the new power couple? Our Future CIO report explores how crucial the CIO has been over the last year, roles of humans in automation, ‘clean rooms’ for businesses, and more