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The arcane world of pension valuations could be set to move into the spotlight
One of UK’s biggest retirement plans has been boosted by higher interest rates
My mortgage offer is only valid for another six weeks
Shadow chancellor says party plans to go further than Tories in unlocking retirement fund capital
Absence from King’s Speech has raised doubts about the chancellor’s plans to boost returns for savers and increase investment in the UK economy
King’s Speech on Tuesday did not include legislation to push Jeremy Hunt’s plan to boost pension investment
Move provides alternative way for employers to offload weaker retirement programmes
What can savers expect if the abolition of the limit is reversed after a general election?
UK pension reforms in 2014 gave retirees greater flexibility
Chancellor seeks to address concerns of pensions industry over investing in long-term infrastructure projects
Parliamentary scheme highlights challenge of government push for more domestic investing
The great (e)SCAPE
Government took over Bradford & Bingley and Northern Rock during 2008 financial crisis
British Business Bank to lead push for funds to invest in high-growth companies
Deal with union in effect reverses cuts to retirement benefits proposed in 2022 after contested valuation of main scheme
UK regulator in call for reforms to workplace retirement savings
A quarter of over-55s dip into their retirement funds to pay off loans
Executives want greater incentives to back high-risk areas and a broader choice of opportunities for their capital
Also in today’s newsletter, Carbon Disclosure Project’s new chief details planned reforms
Proposed ‘Venture Capital Compact’ would include pledge to look at fund structure to address pension industry concerns
Pension and insurance companies have dumped UK equities, reducing the ability of companies to raise capital and expand
Expectations have changed — so should the industry
Health Foundation research comes as Sunak vows to curb growing number of people claiming sickness benefits ahead of pension age rise
Growing cost of living fears can lead to hurried decisions that could prove more expensive than expected later
With prices plunging and yields at decade highs, these are the parts of the financial system that could come under strain
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