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Why the government must stop the tinkering

The chancellor's first Autumn Statement tinkered further with pensions. Jonathan Stapleton explains why this is the wrong way to approach long-term savings.

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JPMorgan announces 50% cut on DGF charges

JPMorgan Asset Management has cut the charges on its Life Diversified Growth Fund (DGF) and introduced greater flexibility to the investment strategy.

  • 28 Nov
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The industry has expressed surprise at the number of defined contribution (DC) plans failing to complete their scheme returns on time.

  • 25 Nov
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What geopolitical shocks are in store next year?

This year has delivered several political shocks for UK schemes in the form of Brexit and the outcome of the US general election. However, as Europe gears up for a round of elections next year Helen Morrissey asks what schemes need to watch out for.

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