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Royal Bank of Scotland criticised as 3,500 jobs go 2 September 2010
Trade union Unite has criticised 3,500 job cuts announced by the Royal Bank of Scotland today, labelling the move as a 'horror story'.
- FSA unauthorised firms update: Friday 27 August 2010 27 August 2010
- FSA unauthorised firms update: Monday 23 August 2010 23 August 2010
- FSA unauthorised firms update: Tuesday 17 August 2010 17 August 2010
Best Buy Tables: Savings
Saving and banking in depth
Child savings accounts: Free gift or short shrift? 29 May 2010
With the market for children’s savings accounts so diverse, Jenny Lowe warns parents not to be swayed by the ‘free’ gifts on offer.
- Where to invest £50 a month 14 August 2009
- Counting on cash 11 May 2009
- Saving for your child's future 8 May 2009
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Regular saving plans for children 30 May 2010
With a seemingly endless list of options available, Jenny Lowe reviews the best methods of regular savings planning for your children.
- WEBCHAT: The importance of saving 26 April 2010
- Rowanmoor fraud following Seaton's death 21 December 2009
- Investment strategies for CTFs 2 December 2009
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UK adults waste £2 billion in inheritance tax 27 April 2010
UK taxpayers will waste nearly £2 billion this year due to poor inheritance tax (IHT) planning, according to the annual Tax Action report by unbiased.co.uk.
- Tax tips for pension investors 16 February 2010
- Ten tips to beat the tax man 14 January 2010
- PBR 2009: Lenders concerned by stamp duty decision 9 December 2009
Best Buy Tables: NS&I
Tax planning in-depth
WEBCHAT - Take tax action now - avoid paying too much tax! 9 March 2010
Perplexed by pensions? Confused by CGT? Stumped by self assessment? Billions of pounds of hard earned cash is wasted every year through unnecessary tax payments or failure to use tax breaks. But how do you ensure you are not paying more than you should?
- Write a Will Week: expert legal and financial advice 23 October 2009
- Tax needn’t be taxing 1 October 2009
- Effective IHT planning 2 March 2009
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Using Business Property Relief
21 April 2009
Keiron Root looks at how business property relief can be used to mitigate inheritance tax
- Video: How to become more tax efficient 12 March 2009
- Where there’s a will... 26 November 2008
- Guide to inheritance tax 21 January 2008
Top Ten Life Funds
| Fund | Offer | 1y | 3y | 5y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Life Structured Credit A | 94.15 | 174.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland FIM Russia | 11.29 | 60.6 | -2.7 | 48.5 |
| Skandia Finland Alfred Berg Ryssland | 0.86 | 49.5 | -18.0 | n/a |
| Skandia Finland BlackRock Gold & General | 2.57 | 45.6 | 41.3 | 150.3 |
| Zurich American Property AL G4 | 43.30 | 44.7 | 20.9 | 39.3 |
| Skandia Norway Alfred Berg Ryssland | 0.87 | 41.2 | -16.8 | n/a |
| Aviva Investec Global Gold S4 | 0.00 | 41.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland JPM New European | 2.07 | 40.7 | -13.2 | 44.6 |
| Skandia Finland First State Greater China Growth | 1.35 | 40.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland Neptune Russia & Greater Russia | 1.49 | 39.8 | n/a | n/a |
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L&G chief says insurers can play greater role in pension reform 1 July 2010
Legal & General group chief executive Tim Breedon has backed government ministers Iain Duncan-Smith and Steve Webb’s plans to reform the state pension system.
- Scottish Widows finds pensions saving at lowest since 2006 29 June 2010
- 'Nest' pensions may fail over high and complex charges 19 April 2010
- Pension incomes plummet for third consecutive year 31 March 2010
Q&A Forum: Pensions
- DIY pensions 12 September 2007
Pensions in-depth
Protection as standard 31 May 2010
Jenny Lowe weighs up the potential for products with unit-linked guarantees in the current market climate.
- SSAS or SIPP - you decide 17 April 2010
- The Pre-Budget Report: A policy of scorched earth
17 December 2009 - Make your child a millionaire 24 November 2009
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Income drawdown 1 March 2010
When preparing for retirement, the various options on offer can seem daunting. Jenny Lowe considers the benefits and drawbacks of opting for income drawdown.
- Make your child a millionaire 8 December 2009
- WEBCHAT: Women and pensions 23 November 2009
- You’re on your own 6 October 2009
Top Ten Life Funds
| Fund | Offer | 1y | 3y | 5y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Life Structured Credit A | 94.15 | 174.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland FIM Russia | 11.29 | 60.6 | -2.7 | 48.5 |
| Skandia Finland Alfred Berg Ryssland | 0.86 | 49.5 | -18.0 | n/a |
| Skandia Finland BlackRock Gold & General | 2.57 | 45.6 | 41.3 | 150.3 |
| Zurich American Property AL G4 | 43.30 | 44.7 | 20.9 | 39.3 |
| Skandia Norway Alfred Berg Ryssland | 0.87 | 41.2 | -16.8 | n/a |
| Aviva Investec Global Gold S4 | 0.00 | 41.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland JPM New European | 2.07 | 40.7 | -13.2 | 44.6 |
| Skandia Finland First State Greater China Growth | 1.35 | 40.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland Neptune Russia & Greater Russia | 1.49 | 39.8 | n/a | n/a |
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Administrator of failed structured product provider seeks another year
2 September 2010
The administrators of failed structured product provider NDF Administration has warned investors that it plans to keep the company in administration for another year.
- Cash ISA transfer times to be reduced after super complaint 29 June 2010
- Busting ISA myths 16 March 2010
- Clydesdale unveils new ISA offering 3 March 2010
Q&A Forum: PEPs and ISAs
PEPs & ISAs in-depth
ISA investment strategies 4 April 2010
Jenny Lowe measures the industry consensus on where is best to invest in 2010.
- Low-risk ISAs 29 March 2010
- The next generation 15 October 2009
- Top shares for your ISA 14 April 2009
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ISAs and Child Trust Funds 3 April 2010
Jenny Lowe assesses whether government rule changes allowing Child Trust Funds to be converted into individual savings accounts will have an impact.
- Switching ISA providers 3 April 2010
- Financial planning with ISAs 2 April 2010
- Corporate ISAs 30 March 2010
