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Understanding Self-Directed IRA Structures and Platform Models
Date: January 29, 2026
Retirement planners preparing for a new life season historically turn to a mix of investments, which usually include mutual funds, index exchange-traded funds and corporate bonds. Those looking for greater autonomy also consider real estate, startups, digital assets and self-directed individual retirement accounts (SDIRAs). The way an SDIRA is structured, in particular, becomes a critical choice because it shapes control and day-to-day responsibilities. Understand the different SDIRA structures and platforms before committing....

UK's Saga sees higher annual profit on cruise and travel demand
Date: January 29, 2026
Jan 29 (Reuters) - British over-50s holiday and insurance group Saga forecast higher annual underlying profit on Thursday, an improvement from its half-year guidance, driven by steady growth in its...

Retirement Systems in a Changing Global Financial Landscape
Date: January 28, 2026
For much of the past century, retirement followed a relatively predictable pattern. People worked for several decades, left the workforce around a defined age, and relied on a combination of public pensions and employer benefits to support their later years. In many countries, that model is now under strain....
JPMorgan buys UK pensions technology firm WealthOS, memo shows
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. banking giant JPMorgan Chase has closed a deal to buy UK-based pensions technology platform WealthOS, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday. The acquisition...

UK's AJ Bell reports 27.7% rise in quarterly gross inflows in platform segment
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Investment platform AJ Bell reported a 27.7% rise in first quarter gross inflows for its platform business but said that uncertainty in the run up to UK budget in November prompted...

What Is the Average Pension Pot in the UK? (By Age)
Date: January 21, 2026
The average pension pot in the UK varies significantly by age, reflecting how long people have been saving and how their investments have grown over time. This guide breaks down average pension pots by age group and explains how these figures compare with what is typically needed for a comfortable retirement....
