General Election

Election 2010: Leaders scrap over economy and tax cuts

IFAonline | 29 Apr 2010 | 23:52

David Cameron appeared to come out top in the final and most crucial of the TV leaders’ debates in which he accused Labour of failing to significantly improve the country's economy.

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How can you get your staff motivated on pensions?

Neil Hawkins, national employee communication manager at Friends Provident, gives tips on how employers can successfully get their staff to improve their pensions savings.

Professional Adviser | 08 Apr 2010 | 09:00
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Morning Markets: FTSE stalls as Election call looms

The FTSE 100 was marginally up in early trading, by 0.06% or 3.41 points to 5,748, only a few hours before the Prime Minister Gordon Brown is expected to call a General Election for 6 May.

IFAonline | 06 Apr 2010 | 08:59

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PFS predicts "austerity" Budget will boost IFA demand

An austerity Budget full of tax hikes coupled with "dumbed down" pension provision will put the services of professional financial planners in high demand, says the president of the Personal Finance Society (PFS).

IFAonline | 23 Mar 2010 | 08:13
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Healthcare debate could decide next election

Two-thirds of the population believe healthcare could be a decisive factor in their voting decision according to a new report.

Cover | 04 Mar 2010 | 12:05

Encouraging whistle-blowing

Recent moves on bribery and corruption are signs of a new approach to the issue by the FSA and SFO that will affect brokerages. Richard Burger explains

Cover | 01 Mar 2010 | 09:00
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Late election date could cost pensioners £600m - study

Gordon Brown's choice of General Election date will affect when the state pension must be linked to earnings, making a late election bad for pensioners but good for taxpayers, according to Towers Watson.

IFAonline | 23 Feb 2010 | 07:50
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Better Business: The pensions alternative

Patrick Reeve, managing partner of Albion Ventures, says VCTs have become the default tax planning investment for higher earners.

Professional Adviser | 18 Feb 2010 | 09:00
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Punching above its weight

Equity release may have endured turbulent times but Peter Welch believes the future is bright

Retirement Planner | 01 Feb 2010 | 09:00
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Pre-Budget Report: Rumour round-up

Alistair Darling will announce his final Pre-Budget Report (PBR) before the next General Election tomorrow, and the rumour mill is in full swing.

IFAonline | 08 Dec 2009 | 15:20
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Next government urged to back auto-enrolment

The Society of Pension Consultants has urged the next government to back auto-enrolment soon after it takes office.

IFAonline | 12 Nov 2009 | 13:48
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Tories promise an extra £10 on pension

The Conservative Party has pledged to provide an extra £10 for every £100 towards the pension pot of a basic rate taxpayer in an effort to combat what it calls the pension ‘time-bomb.’

IFAonline | 18 Apr 2005 | 15:00
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Personal finance is key battleground in election

Pensions, savings and housing are likely to be key issues of this year's general election, say public policy analysts Cicero Consulting, following prime minister Tony Blair's announcement yesterday it will take place on May 5th.

IFAonline | 06 Apr 2005 | 13:00

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