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M&G Prudential to demerge from Prudential plc
M&G Prudential to float as an independent company on the London Stock Exchange
New corporate name for M&GPrudential at demerger
M&GPrudential has announced its intention to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange under the name M&G plc when it demerges from Prudential plc
Prudential independent governance report 2019
The fourth Prudential Independent Governance Committee (IGC) report considers the investment performance and transaction costs across £5.3 billion of funds unde
M&G Prudential brings together its investment capabilities into a single unit
M&GPrudential today announces the creation of a single global investment management unit to house its diverse range of investment capabilities.
Prudential with-profits fund helps protect policyholders from investment market falls in 2018
The Prudential Assurance Company today announced bonuses on traditional and accumulating with-profits business
Prudential refreshes investment fund range
PruFolio fund range will consist of 14 refreshed funds with a new PruFund launched for investors with higher risk appetite
The future is bright for advisers
But the industry worries about where new recruits are coming from and Prudential’s Adviser Barometer shows advisers are working harder than ever.
Advisers counting on accountants and solicitors
Nearly six out of 10 firms expect more business from law firms and accountants
Digital technology enables advisers to focus on closing advice gap and fee-earning activity
Three out of four advisers believe robo solutions can help close the advice gap Advisers spend an average 26 hours a month on non-fee earning activity
Self-employed ‘want government pension saving help’
More than half of the self-employed back auto-enrolment expansion or pensions compulsion
Advisers increase support for vulnerable clients
Nearly three out of four firms have specific rules for advising vulnerable clients.
Millennials put buying property before their pensions
Over a third (35 per cent) of under-35s prioritise saving for a house deposit over their pension
Later life advice boom is ‘changing financial services’
Enquiries about long-term care and lasting power of attorney surge as more clients address the risks of cognitive decline
West sussex keeps top spot for best retirement quality of life
West Sussex is still the best place to retire offering pensioners the highest quality of life, reveals Prudential’s 2018 Retirement Quality of Life Index
Surge in self-employment is stoking the pension crisis
More than two fifths (43 per cent) of self-employed workers do not have a pension
M&G Prudential changes leadership team ahead of demerger
M&G Prudential today announces changes to its senior leadership team in preparation for its planned demerger from Prudential plc.
One in ten will ‘cash in their entire pension savings’
Prudential’s Class of 2018 study shows that 10 per cent) retiring this year plan to take all their pension savings as a lump sum
Advisers say lack of consumers’ understanding is their biggest pension freedoms concern
Lack of consumer understanding and awareness of Pension Freedoms are the biggest concerns for advisers, three years on from the launch of the rules, independent
PPMG stays overweight in equities
2018 multi-asset equity outlook favours Japan, Emerging Markets, Asia and Europe
Prudential kicks off 2018 with nationwide ‘planning matters’ seminars for advisers
Prudential will begin 2018 by hosting a series of nationwide ‘Planning Matters’ seminars for financial advisers.
Millennials want more from pensions
Nearly one in four (24 per cent) are not saving into pensions
M&G Prudential extends strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, to further enhance service for UK customers
M&G Prudential extends strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, to further enhance service for UK customers
'Pretirement’ the new norm as half of pensioners plan to work past retirement age
Sixth consecutive year in which half of planned retirees will consider working past their State Pension age
Gender pay gap follows women into retirement
Women retiring in 2018 will have incomes 29 per cent lower than men - nearly £5,000 annually
Couples money secrets add up to a lack of trust
Nearly a third of couples have built up secret savings and one in five hide debts from their partner.
One in 10 ‘targeted by pension freedom scammers’
Nearly one in 10 over-55s fear they have been targeted by suspected scammers since the launch of Pension Freedoms, new research for Prudential shows.
The early retirement dream lives on but at what cost?
Nearly two thirds (60 per cent) of those stopping work this year are quitting before their expected state pension age or company pension retirement date.
Cautious Approach to Pension Freedoms
Research from Prudential highlights just how careful pensioners are with their retirement funds since the introduction of Pension Freedoms.
Update: review of non-advised Pru annuities sold after 2008
In 2016 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) asked a number of firms to review the sale of certain non-advised annuities.
Pru Peloton: Advisers go the extra mile for GOSH
Fifty people of mixed cycling ability, including six advisers and paraplanners, are geared up to take part in the world’s biggest festival of cycling
2018 pensioners bankrolling three generations
Nearly a third (31 per cent) of those planning to retire this year are helping out their families financially to the tune of around £4,300 a year
Financial education not adding up for primary schools as 80 % of teachers agree it’s a must
Four out of five teachers want financial education on the primary school curriculum
Prudential’s Independent Governance Committee reports progress across value for money matrix in 2017
Successful removal of all complex charging structures across Prudential’s workplace pensions
One in eight will retire with no pension in 2018 – but the number without savings is shrinking
Nearly one in eight people retiring this year (12 per cent) have made no provision for their retirement
Prudential launches 2018 apprenticeship programme
Prudential announces the launch of 2018 Apprenticeship Programme with roles in both Stirling and Reading
Divorce costs £3,800 a year in retirement income
Expected annual income for divorcees retiring in 2018 is £17,600 compared to £21,400 for those who have never been divorced
M&G Prudential to demerge from Prudential plc
M&G Prudential to float as an independent company on the London Stock Exchange
Discussed retirement income with your partner?
Two thirds (67 per cent) of couples have no idea what their combined retirement income will be.
Prudential With-Profits retains its record of delivering strong returns for customers
Prudential's consistent, long-term approach to the management of its With-Profits Fund continued to benefit policyholders during 2017.
Primary school kids ‘use mum and dad’s card and know their pin’
Prudential’s Cha-Ching launches free online financial education programme for Key Stage 2 pupils
The Cambridge Building Society chooses Prudential Financial Planning for protection advice
Prudential Financial Planning has begun offering financial advice to members of the Cambridge Building Society.
Pensioners retiring in debt owe average
Nearly one in five expecting to retire this year still have debts to clear
Now is the time to prepare for end of tax year
Prudential’s Technical Team outlines the actions advisers must consider.
PPMG stays overweight in equities
2018 multi-asset equity outlook favours Japan, Emerging Markets, Asia and Europe
M&G Prudential partners with Tata Consultancy Services to enhance service for customers
M&G Prudential, the UK and European savings and investments business of Prudential plc, announces a new 10-year partnership with Tata Consultancy Services.
Retirement incomes hit a new record high
Good news for the 2018 retirees who are retiring with £19,900 a year - the highest average on record
Prudential kicks off 2018 with nationwide ‘planning matters’ seminars for advisers
Prudential will begin 2018 by hosting a series of nationwide ‘Planning Matters’ seminars for financial advisers.
Transfer of annuity policies to Rothesay Life
Some Prudential annuity policies will be transferring to Rothesay Life
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