Over the last few months we have seen a lot of volatility in investment markets. This will have come as a shock to many people who have only invested in the past few years as stock markets have shown positive returns since the big crash of 2008. It is often cited that ‘uncertainty’ causes volatility in investment markets which often leaves investors feeling vulnerable. A natural reaction is to consider a switch into cash to wait until the uncertainty [...]

The growth of cyber-crime is something we are all aware of and have either been affected personally or at least know somebody who has fallen foul to the scammers. But scams can take a more traditional route as well. Recently the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pension Regulator (TPR) have launched an advertising campaign to highlight the growing issue of pension scams. Their figures highlight that scammers are specifically targeting those age 45-65 and the sophistication of their [...]