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When cashing out may not mean coining it in
Can withdrawing a cash lump sum from your pension expose you to unexpected tax bills or losing access to benefits? Our latest research examines this... 
Chart of the month: August angst in the Japanese equity market
What's happened historically following large one-day falls in a country’s stock market? 
What's suddenly spooked markets?
It’s not often you wake up to see a major equity market down over 12% in a day. Yet that’s exactly what happened in Japan... 
Should investors resist the siren song of cash?
In recent months there is one question we have been asked time and time again. Why stay invested when cash appears to offer such attractive... 
Options for equity and derivative strategy
How can schemes seek to mitigate downside risk in 2024, while still targeting potential equity market upside if the Federal Reserve achieves a ‘soft landing’... 
Have DC members had Kenough of volatility and uncertainty going into retirement?
Retirees are weighing up what really matters in life and seeking some peace of mind, the latest research on LGIM DC members' retirement behaviour suggests. 
The equity rollercoaster
A volatility number may fail to convey just how turbulent a journey a pure equity strategy can be. 
Is it time to retire the 4% rule?
Short-cuts have their place. If you can avoid complexity and effort, it makes absolute sense to do so. 
Rising rates
We are inclined to lean against the recent sell-off, which appears to be driven by excessive investor optimism and positioning. 
It’s difficult at the top
Markets are grinding higher and many investors are looking to call the top of the market cycle. In this light we ask ourselves what causes... Recommended content for you
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