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Rise in pension access age to 57 could leave savers in limbo

Retirement plans need to factor in Normal Minimum Pension Age increase, says partner in financial planning Gary Smith

We want to spark interest

In this interview, Patricia Isner, who designs each event, discusses the origins of the idea, the bank's role, and the feedback from participants.

Just 7% of eligible families have switched from Self Assessment under new child benefit PAYE system

Comparing the two datasets suggests that only around 7% of those previously drawn into Self Assessment purely because of the charge have so far switched to the new PAYE system.

Six in 10 tenants say Renters’ Rights Act improves their housing protections and conditions

Renters are responding positively to reforms introduced through the Renters’ Rights Act which came into effect on 1 May 2026, with a significant increase in support since the legislation first passed.

Can AI make cutlery? - speech by Andrew Bailey

Given at the 389th Cutlers’ Feast, Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield

Why a changing world is strengthening the case for sustainable investing – from system stress to structural opportunity

That system spans energy, supply chains, technology, and nature.

Italy's Intesa among bidders for Spanish private bank Singular, sources say

Intesa Sanpaolo Joins Bidders for Singular Bank as Warburg Pincus Plans Sale

Private credit is reshaping European football finance

Josh Shipley, head of European Private Credit at PGIM, sees a need for more capital in the beautiful game

Industry comments on the Pensions Commission report

Scottish Widows, Barnett Waddingham, Standard Life and TPT Retirement Solution comment on the Pensions Commission report

Fitch Affirms BNP Paribas' Long-Term IDR at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

The Outlooks on the Long-Term IDRs are Stable.

Banking intelligence insights: Five strategic takeaways for banking leaders

Banks are also seeking to leverage AI at scale to make decisions faster, using a more complete view of the customer, their balance sheet, and the market—while supporting decisions that are transparent, traceable, and defensible.

Barclays Research Expects Humanoid Robots to Fundamentally Reshape the Real Economy

At the centre of this shift is the emergence of humanoid robots.

NatWest Group commits £20 billion to drive growth across the North of England over next decade

The £20 billion ambition will support investment in areas that underpin regional growth and resilience, including energy, transport, infrastructure, regeneration and housing.

A Depositary Passport for Europe: Why It Matters

Explore how a European depositary passport could expand choice, strengthen competition and improve resilience across EU investment fund markets.

UK CEOs step up M&A to accelerate AI transformation and long‑term growth

The results found that, rather than pursuing scale alone, UK CEOs are prioritising targeted, value‑led deals.

ING in Italy marks 25 years of digital banking, launches Private Banking

Private Banking is the third tier of ING’s Retail offering, providing tailored wealth management, investment strategies and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals.

Rising inflation signals June rate hike in the eurozone

Meanwhile, the first hard data for March shows that the quarter ended on a weak note, hardly surprising given the events in the Middle East.

DWP report highlights how working patterns shape pension inequality

Until this structural inequality is addressed then pension inequality will always follow.

One London hedge fund cut jobs after March. The rest are wary of making big UK government bond bets

This follows allegedly "massive" losses in March, when UK inflation and rates expectations adjusted suddenly following US attacks on Iran.

UK households feel poorer as wealth falls by 17.5% – St. James’s Place

The research also found that more than twice as many people said their financial situation had worsened over the past 12 months compared to those who said it had improved, at 34% versus 17%.

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