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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
- Pensions shake-up to lift 2m out of means testing 29 March 2010
- Pensions tax restrictions risk hurting less wealthy 25 March 2010
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
- Investing your state pension 30 October 2009
- SIPP investment strategies 23 September 2009
Guides
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
- Equity release: an alternative income generator 16 April 2009
- Personal Accounts explained 2 April 2009
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Q&A Forum: Pensions
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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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