Fraud poses a major threat to the financial system in the UK. Figures from UK Finance show that criminals successfully stole £1.2 billion through fraud in 2018 – equivalent to…
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At BlueSKY, we’ve always been committed to providing the very highest levels of advice, support and service. From our Chartered status to our bespoke, independent service, we strive hard to…
Earlier this month, Mark sat down with solicitor and arbitrator Mena Ruparel to discuss the recent Pensions Advisory Group (PAG) report on pension sharing on divorce. We’ve been producing pension…
Earlier this summer, we looked at the recent Pensions Advisory Group report and highlighted some occasions where it might not be necessary for your clients to speak to a pension…
After a long court battle, the High Court has decided that almost four million women born in the 1950s will not be compensated for the money they lost when their…
Each year, the UK government spends £96 billion on the State Pension. Around 12 million people receive this benefit and, according to Department for Work and Pensions figures, benefit income…
Recent figures revealed that in the year to the end of March 2019, almost half of all pension pots were accessed without the holder taking any regulated advice. The data…
A well-known UK Life Assurer is disappearing for good and, if you are unsure of your options, then you should seek financial advice… Equitable Life is being bought by Utmost…
In most divorce cases the consequence for one or both of the parties (aside from the emotional and practical concerns) will be financial anxiety. Whilst very often the financial outlook…
Where should children learn financial skills and money management? If a recent survey is to be believed, most parents think that it’s the responsibility of schools to teach basic financial…