Lack of transparency in pension fund investments will 'lead to civil unrest'
The combination of lack of trust, poor transparency, and inadequate retirement funds will cause "civil unrest" in the next few decades, Andy Agathangelou warns.
Speaking at a Transparency Task Force event today, the pressure group's founder said the financial sector needs to boost transparency to improve trust in the industry, thereby improving saving rates and...
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Have your say: Should members be allowed to access their pension early to 'borrow' a deposit for buying a house?
In this latest Pensions Buzz we want to know whether you think savers should be allowed to access their pension early in order to buy a house.
