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For decades, Russia has been producing too few babies to keep its population stable, let alone build up an army
A wealth tax was judged an inefficient means of paying for the First World War for reasons that still apply today.
As in 1914, Britain’s economy is badly prepared for such a seismic event
High fertility rate renders potentially obvious target for investors ‘problematic’
Spotlight is on legal get-outs after shopping centre landlords report more gloom
Remember that technology helps promoters as well as investors
Nature of the decision-making process makes it difficult for trustees to make wise choices
Regulator’s scrutiny of fee structure highlights need for greater transparency
Policy focus needs to switch to ‘last time buyers’ and better retirement living provision
The frictional cost of trading is a thorny issue that must be addressed
Money has flooded out of global stocks over the past decade, despite record prices
Older investors show a clear preference for safer choices, writes Norma Cohen
Not everyone will like the new rules on price unbundling, writes Norma Cohen
New EU rules are great news for pension funds and retail investors, says Norma Cohen
Choice is futile in opaque markets only understood by specialists, writes Norma Cohen
Sharp extensions in longevity are straining social safety nets, writes Norma Cohen
Sensitivities over mis-selling scandal are set aside amid shift to retirees managing their own savings
By 2050 those aged over 65 will outnumber children under five. The first part of a series on ageing populations looks at how that demographic shift is creating a new and powerful consumer class
A new paper recommends state-backed equity release
The costs you don’t see may be more than the ones you do
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