Workers hoping for a comfortable retirement could find their living standards hit by having to bear the burden of the risk of poor investment performance and uncertain lifespans, according to a leading economic think tank.

The CISI has awarded Honorary Fellowships to five highly-regarded members of the financial community, all of whom have held senior positions in the organisation.

Asset manager Liontrust has confirmed it has approached the board of GAM with a view to taking over its Swiss rival’s business and merging it with its own to create an asset manager with around £100bn in AUM.

Up to 2.9m people saving into pensions are considering cutting contributions this year as the cost-of-living squeeze continues to put pressure on budgets, according to new research.

The UK’s financial regulators have claimed that by working together they achieved better outcomes for members of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) as well as savers thinking of transferring their pensions.

CPI inflation slowed slightly last month, falling to 10.1% in March from 10.4% in February on the back of lower petrol prices.

Three-quarters of UK adults are clueless about how much is in their pension pot, according to new research.

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a new permanent digital sandbox to support innovative businesses and start-ups in developing new proofs of concept for products and services.

Inflation is a worry for two in five older people who plan to pass on £50,000 or more in wealth to loved ones in their lifetime, according to new research.

Investment manager and adviser support provider Tatton Asset Management has reported a 22% rise in its assets under management (AUM) to £13.87bn in the year to the end of March.