SIPP pensioners are the most confident in a comfortable retirement February 5, 2025 Workers with a self-invested personal pension (Sipp) are the most confident their savings will pay for their retirement, research shows. Around 20 per cent of the over-55s have a Sipp, according to behavioural finance firm Oxford Risk. This group is the most comfortable that their pension will keep them comfortable in retirement. But those approaching [...]
Reeves’ pension review pause could be ‘hugely detrimental’ December 16, 2024 Experts have slammed the chancellor’s decision to pause a review into pensions, saying failure to act could “leave millions of people at greater risk of an income shortfall”. Rachel Reeves has reportedly shelved plans to reform pension adequacy in a bid to avoid piling more pressure on business. The Financial Times first reported that it [...]
Great Britain triathlon star Alistair Brownlee retires November 21, 2024 Alistair Brownlee might have done more than any other British athlete when it comes to leaving his sport in a better place than he found it. The 36-year-old has announced his retirement from triathlon after a glittering 18-year career gilded by two Olympic gold medals and a host of major titles. When Brownlee started competing, [...]
Great Britain out of Davis Cup as Evans questions tennis future September 15, 2024 Great Britain were knocked out of the Davis Cup on Sunday after losing to Canada in Manchester as Dan Evans questioned his future in the competition. The team, who beat Finland but lost to Argentina last week, needed to win all three of their matches at the AO Arena to progress through to the quarter-finals [...]
Financial advisers are getting old. What happens when they retire? July 23, 2024 With the average age of a financial adviser rapidly approaching 60, the industry is preparing for a reckoning as they frantically attempt to replace those departing.
Chris Tremlett: Grumpy Anderson the best seamer to ever do it May 13, 2024 Jimmy Anderson, when he hangs up his spikes at Lord’s this summer, will retire as the world’s greatest seamer. There’s no argument to be had. He will also still be known as the grumpiest bowler in the English game. There’s no argument there either. Anderson and I go way back, to the early days of [...]
Has Rafael Nadal competed in his last French Open before retirement? April 24, 2024 Rafael Nadal could miss the French Open this year in what could be his final season on the tennis circuit, the Spaniard has revealed. Nadal has said previously that 2024 would be his last year on the ATP Tour and at the majors, with many expecting the 22-time Grand Slam champion to bow out after [...]
