
The economic downturn has produced many ‘pension sceptics’ – but their doubt about pensions as long-term investments crumbles, when you look at the figures. Pensions and equities still beat the bank, hands down.

The economic downturn has produced many ‘pension sceptics’ – but their doubt about pensions as long-term investments crumbles, when you look at the figures. Pensions and equities still beat the bank, hands down.
A new report indicates that users of savings and investment products need a deeper understanding of how risk can be managed in stock market investments. The insurance company MetLife has revealed that the recent fluctuations in stock markets have considerably unsettled almost half of all savers. Of those with cash invested in stock markets, 47% [...]
Over one in five (22%) of UK stock market investors admit they never review their fund investments to check on performance, according to new research conducted by Prudential. Over two-thirds (65%) of UK adults rely on internet searches or newspaper articles when selecting where to place their savings, instead of seeking the help of a professional [...]
















