Latest press releases

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
7 November 2024 - 12:12
The prevailing economic conditions were clearly viewed as a Goldilocks moment to cut rates.

Three sums exploring how personal finances might change post-Budget
5 November 2024 - 10:00
ii reveals the potential financial impact of some of the key announcements.

Most-bought investments: October 2024
4 November 2024 - 09:17
Investors continue to be cautious about the technology sector.

ii experts react to UK Budget 2024
30 October 2024 - 15:53
In-house experts share their insights and explain the impact for end investors.

Halloween Budget delivers ghoulish measures
30 October 2024 - 15:35
Autumn Budget: businesses set to do most of the heavy lifting to get public finances on an even keel.

Three key stats to know ahead of the Budget
29 October 2024 - 13:52
We explore the pounds and pence impact of potential changes to fiscal drag, capital gains tax and employer pension contributions.

Three-day fee-free trading offer on US shares
28 October 2024 - 14:08
interactive investor launches offer as US earning season buzz continues.

interactive investor launches ‘ii Community’ 
23 October 2024 - 11:04
The new social trading platform is exclusive to interactive investor customers.

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7%
16 October 2024 - 09:57
The figure is an important psychological milestone ahead of what’s tipped to be a tough Budget for personal finances.

ii Top 50 Fund Index Q3 2024: passive funds dominate
15 October 2024 - 10:12
Investors continue to take a global approach.

Max £20K ISA contributions on ii jumps 65% since Labour’s win
14 October 2024 - 15:04
Figures reported amid speculation of capital gains tax changes in the upcoming Budget.

Self-employed workers face second-class retirement, ii report finds
9 October 2024 - 10:10
Under-pensioned, underprepared and under pressure: a new interactive investor report on self-employed workers finds lack of focused pension policy is a key blocker.

Frozen pensions: 453,000 Britons get £4,900 less than retirees in UK
2 October 2024 - 11:03
If you're planning to retire in a country where the UK state pension is frozen, make sure you plan well in advance to ensure you are able to enjoy a comfortable retirement.

Most-bought investments September 2024
2 October 2024 - 09:26
Scottish Mortgage exits the top spot after almost a year, while investor interest in technology dwindles.

ii Trading Index: reprieve in demand for domestic stocks in August
27 September 2024 - 11:24
This followed positive economic data and the removal of some political uncertainty.

More savers maxing out annual allowance and taking tax-free cash
24 September 2024 - 14:58
Ahead of the Budget on 30 October, interactive investor also records an uptick in SIPP customers making one-off pension contributions.

Why this time is different for UK equities
24 September 2024 - 10:51
ii's head of funds research argues that although UK equities have become unfashionable in recent years, they should now present an opportunity for long-term investors. He also has some fund ideas for investors wanting exposure to the UK market.

Bank of England holds interest rates at 5%
19 September 2024 - 12:29
The personal finance landscape remains dynamic in anticipation of further cuts in the not-too-distant future.

Shift in saving and investing habits during cost-of-living crisis
19 September 2024 - 11:55
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments on HMRC's annual savings statistics.

ii named ‘Shareholder Engagement Champion’ for fourth year in a row
18 September 2024 - 09:37
interactive investor enjoys double win at the AIC Shareholder Engagement Awards 2024.

Inflation unchanged at 2.2%
18 September 2024 - 07:37
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments.

Investment strategies for your pension
10 September 2024 - 09:52
interactive investor’s Dzmitry Lipski outlines several strategies investors could consider.

State pension set to rise by 4% in line with wage increases
10 September 2024 - 07:46
New calculations by interactive investor show that the new state pension is set to fall over £3,000 short of the amount needed for a minimum standard of living at retirement.

Worrying lack of basic pension knowledge among self-employed workers
9 September 2024 - 13:26
To mark Pension Awareness Week, interactive investor has published new data revealing a worrying lack of basic pension knowledge.

Most-bought investments: August 2024
3 September 2024 - 16:20
Fundsmith Equity exits the top 10, while Nvidia continues its winning streak.

Capital gains tax bill could more than double
3 September 2024 - 14:03
interactive investor calculations reveal the impact if a mooted changes to the regime is announced in the October Budget, with ii's Myron Jobson outlining tips to reduce CGT liability.

Busiest summer for Bed & ISA transactions
2 September 2024 - 15:06
interactive investor reports figures amid growing speculation of capital gains tax rise in October Budget.

Known and lesser-known ways to save on tax
27 August 2024 - 09:23
With tax hikes expected in the October Budget, interactive investor's Myron Jobson explores 10 ways to save on tax.

Investors pile into collectives after 5 August turmoil, ii Trading Index finds
22 August 2024 - 11:18
interactive investor’s Myron Jobson reports on how ii customers are trading.

Overpaying a mortgage or topping up a pension: how to maximise wealth
13 August 2024 - 12:04
New interactive investor calculations reveal the savings you could make.

ii experts name top picks on where to invest when rates are falling
12 August 2024 - 09:24
Don’t know where to invest? interactive investor experts share some ideas.

The interactive investor (ii) Index: Q2 2024
8 August 2024 - 11:16
Everyday investors continue to perform strongly, with youngest cohort leading the charge over the shortest time frames, while 35-44 and women edge it over longer periods.

UK pension schemes to be rated red, amber and green
8 August 2024 - 09:52
interactive investor comments on FCA framework for driving long-term value for workplace pension savers.

44% of ii SIPP holders in drawdown took full 25% tax-free lump sum
7 August 2024 - 10:43
interactive investor reveals how its SIPP customers make use of the 25% tax-free pension lump sum.

Most-bought investments: July 2024
2 August 2024 - 10:04
Smaller companies show signs of recovery and technology continues its streak of popularity with investors.

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 5%
1 August 2024 - 12:43
The cut ushers in a new phase for personal finances, says interactive investor's Myron Jobson.

Three-day fee-free trading offer on US shares
31 July 2024 - 11:08
interactive investor launches offer as US earnings season buzz continues.

ii comments on the NS&I annual report
30 July 2024 - 13:40
With a £22 billion black hole in public finances to fill, the government might lean on the NS&I even more to raise enough money for the Treasury, says Myron Jobson.

Cocktail of spending cuts and tax changes could on the cards
29 July 2024 - 17:25
interactive investor’s Myron Jobson comments on Rachel Reeves spending cuts.

ii unlocks investor access to the UK Treasury Bill Market
24 July 2024 - 10:40
interactive investor platform continues to innovate in the fixed-income space.

ONS households’ finances and saving data
22 July 2024 - 10:57
interactive investor’s Myron Jobson comments on the Office for National Statistics’ figures.

King’s Speech: Pension Schemes Bill announced but distinctive policies to follow
17 July 2024 - 12:06
interactive investor’s Myron Jobson comments on today’s speech.

Inflation holds steady at 2%
17 July 2024 - 07:59
The prospect of an interest rate cut in August is hanging in the balance.

interactive investor launches new ii Trading Index
15 July 2024 - 10:40
Our new index shows net inflows into UK stocks rose 836% month-on-month in June ahead of the general election, while appetite for investment trusts waned.

How to broach personal finances after a Labour win
5 July 2024 - 07:15
interactive investor’s Myron Jobson considers the impact on people’s finances in the immediate aftermath of Keir Starmer’s victory.

Most-bought investments: June 2024
2 July 2024 - 14:15
Nvidia stays on top, Tesla is back, and technology is top of the agenda for private investors.

General election 2024: poll reveals key policy battlegrounds for investors
2 July 2024 - 09:37
interactive investor’s snap poll puts the accent on what to look for from a new government regarding personal finances.

Fixed income popularity jumps
1 July  2024 - 10:36
Investors seeking inflation-beating yields and diversification, new interactive investor data reveals.

Student inflation: cost of rent and food jumps by 7% over past year
27 June 2024 - 10:13
Pressure is mounting on the Bank of Mum and Dad, says Myron Jobson, who explains how Junior ISAs can help.

Cost of nursing care due to hit £200,000 for new retirees
26 June 2024 - 15:04
Calculations by interactive investor’s Alice Guy reveal how much it could cost you.

UK interest rates held for seventh time in a row
20 June 2024 - 12:41
Bank of England needs to see more ‘good data’ - but uncertainty continues to weigh on personal finances.

SIPP Index: a new report from ii
19 June 2024 - 12:25
Q1 2024: passive investing boom as female investors outperform.

UK inflation falls to Bank’s 2% target
19 June 2024 - 07:43
The rate of inflation returning to the Bank of England’s target level is a momentous development and marks a new phase in the cost-of-living crisis.

interactive investor comments on the Labour manifesto
13 June 2024 - 13:19
Myron Jobson and Alice Guy respond to the launch of the Labour Party general election manifesto.

interactive investor comments on the Conservative manifesto
11 June 2024 - 14:48
Myron Jobson and Alice Guy respond to the launch of the Conservative Party general election manifesto.

Men already on track for bigger pension by age 45
10 June 2024 - 16:14
Alice Guy, our head of pensions, explains how the gender pensions gap reflects the motherhood penalty.

General election: 47% of investors mulling/have made changes to investments
10 June 2024 - 15:21
New interactive investor poll also finds one in 10 have tweaked their pension strategy.

Most-bought investments: May 2024
4 June 2024 - 15:50
interactive investor reveals the bestselling funds, investment trusts, equities and net inflow changes into popular asset classes among its customers in May 2024.

£1.3m: the cost of a comfortable early retirement
4 June 2024 - 14:24
New data from interactive investor reveals what kind of sum you would need to build up to walk away from work aged 55.

IHT exemption on AIM listed shares
3 June 2024 - 17:03
Any distortion from a level investment playing field is simply wrong, and points to an unhealthy market, says ii CEO.

Five priorities for the next government to help investors and pension savers
3 June 2024 - 10:01
interactive investor outlines pressing matters for whichever party wins at the polls.

interactive investor AGM poll results
29 May 2024 - 15:03
Most private investors never participate in AGMs, and investors ask for clearer language, more information, and a simplified process.

Energy bills to fall under new cap
24 May 2024 - 09:37
Further decline in the energy price cap adds to a growing sense that things are getting better for personal finances.

How the general election could affect your savings and pensions
23 May 2024 - 15:14
interactive investor experts Alice Guy and Myron Jobson comment.

UK inflation falls to 2.3%
22 May 2024 - 07:34
Latest reading is a ‘huge step’ in the right direction for personal finances, says ii's Myron Jobson.

India: fund ideas for investors’ favourite emerging market
21 May 2024 - 10:19
Net inflows into India-centric investments are up 26-fold over two years among interactive investor customers.

Three-quarters of Britons don’t invest
20 May 2024 - 13:17
Lack of knowledge is a key blocker, new interactive investor research finds, as it launches the new ii Managed ISA, where experts take care of your investments.

Don’t wait for ‘pot for life’ pension reforms
16 May 2024 - 10:45
interactive investor research shows one in five young people aged 18 to 34 already have five or more pension pots.

interactive investor launches new Managed ISA
15 May 2024 - 10:46
Investment platform continues to broaden reach as best value for every type of investor.

GameStop – a renaissance or a false dawn?
14 May 2024 - 11:57
interactive investor’s Myron Jobson comments.

FTSE 100 record highs: what does it mean for investors?
9 May 2024 - 14:51
Our head of investment Victoria Scholar analyses what’s driving the blue-chip index’s record-breaking run and names the stocks behind it.

Interest rates held steady for sixth time in a row
9 May 2024 - 12:25
interactive investor’s Myron Jobson comments on today's decision by the Bank of England.

The interactive investor (ii) Index: Q1 2024
7 May 2024 - 09:28
Young investors’ winning streak continues and overall portfolio weightings to bonds reaches highest point since ii index’s inception.

Most-bought investments: April 2024
2 May 2024 - 16:32
Entering the new financial year, the top purchases reflect investors’ pursuit of higher yields and preference for FTSE 100 stocks.

Stamp duty on UK shares has dissuaded four in 10 from investing
22 April 2024 - 15:36
New interactive investor research delves into the real impact of this ‘lose-lose’ tax.

UK inflation falls to 3.2%
17 April 2024 - 07:43
The last mile to the 2% target may feel like the longest to Britons who have endured daily battles against rising prices, writes Myron Jobson.

interactive investor comments on the FCA cost of living survey
10 April 2024 - 08:16
Financial progress for many feels stagnant, but there is a lot to feel optimistic about in regard to personal finances, writes Myron Jobson.

Last ii ISA application for 2023-24 made 17 minutes before new tax year
9 April 2024 - 09:32
Half of ii’s customers contributing to their ISA in the first two days of the new tax year have already used their full £20K annual allowance, while others waited until the 11th hour to open their account on 5 April.

The £124,000 cost of not upping investment contributions
8 April 2024 - 09:36
Alice Guy from interactive investor crunches the numbers to reveal the cost of not increasing contributions with inflation over 40 years. 

What does 25 years of being an ISA early bird amount to?
5 April 2024 - 11:10
Someone who invested on 6 April since 1999 in an average global fund would have almost three times the total invested amount, new interactive investor calculations find.

Gilt attracts more cash than any other investment for 10 straight months
4 April 2024 - 11:47
Investors are drawn to the high yield and tax break, new interactive investor data shows.

Most-bought investments: March 2024
3 April 2024 - 11:37
As the end of the tax year approaches, investors opt for consistency and familiar strategies.

Junior ISA fear fails to come to pass
2 April 2024 - 10:36
Four in ten 18-year-olds put in more than they take out of their Junior ISA within the first month of accessing the account, new interactive investor analysis reveals.

Fall in age retirees start taking income by four years to 62
28 March 2024 - 11:04
Alice Guy examines data 10 years after the introduction of pension freedoms.

ISA season: trades up 14% year-on-year, with India, tech and income among bestsellers
25 March 2024 - 14:32
Myron Jobson examines what interactive investor customers have been buying.

Almost 1 in 3 single pensioners fall short of minimum retirement living standard
26 March 2024 - 10:08
Alice Guy, our head of pensions and savings, comments on pensioner income statistics.

UK interest rates held at 5.25%
21 March 2024 - 12:18
While the base rate hasn’t budged in a while, mortgage and savings rates remain in flux.

Pension vs ISA: which one gives you £6K more every year in retirement?
20 March 2024 - 10:51
Alice Guy reveals the potential difference between pensions and ISAs when it comes to retirement saving.

UK inflation falls to 3.4%
20 March 2024 - 08:07
This is the type of fall in inflation needed for Britons to feel good about where the cost of living is headed, says Myron Jobson.

Third of parents keep Junior ISA a secret until child turns 18
19 March 2024 - 16:26
Such a step is underpinned by a fear of lack of financial maturity, writes Myron Jobson.

25 years of ISA tax savings will more than double in just 10 years 
14 March 2024 - 16:17
New interactive investor analysis considers shrinking capital gains allowance.

It’s not just what you pay to invest, it’s how you pay
13 March 2024 - 12:22
Selling investments to pay platform charges costs up to £4,700 over 10 years vs direct debit from bank account, interactive investor analysis finds.

What’s in the ONS inflation basket for 2024?
11 March 2024 - 09:30
An eclectic mix of goods is a timely reminder that cost-of-living experiences are unique to each individual.

The myth of the 'typical' female retail investor
8 March 2024 - 10:20
To mark International Women’s Day, interactive investor’s Camilla Esmund explores whether the assumptions made about female investors stand up to scrutiny, and whether these assumptions are helpful or a hinderance.

Child Benefit: 180,000 families could forfeit up to £3,094
8 March 2024 - 10:50
Some may lose the state pension if they don’t take action, warns Alice Guy.

Budget reaction: ii comments on UK ISA, pot for life, NatWest share offer and more
6 March 2024 - 16:23
ii experts address Jeremy Hunt's announcements in the Spring Budget.

Budget reaction: tax burden set to rise by £81 for low earners and £1,064 for highest earners despite NI cut
6 March 2024 - 14:36
interactive investor experts comment.

‘Stop the Stamp!’ says ii CEO Richard Wilson
5 March 2024 - 15:10
Scrapping irrational and lopsided tax will help protect UK share ownership, liquidity, and boost UK Plc for the long term.

Three shocking facts about the gender pension gap
5 March 2024 - 12:55
Men on track for a bigger pension even with no more contributions from aged 45, new calculations show.

Most-bought investments: February 2024
5 March 2024 - 11:51
Investors shift towards growth strategies, and Nvidia’s popularity continues despite sizzling share price.

Using your pension is still one of the best ways to save up to 73% tax
Monday 4 March 2024 -  15:17
Alice Guy, head of pensions and savings at interactive investor, highlights the rising tax burden and demonstrates how Britons could save up to 73% tax by using their pension.

interactive investor: the number one home for ISA millionaires
Friday 1 March 2024 -  11:37
Myron Jobson explains why out flat fee is a key draw.

Parents more cautious with Junior ISAs than they are with their own ISAs
Thursday 29 February 2024 -  12:25
interactive investor analysis sheds light on asset type, investments held and trading frequency.

Three fund ideas for your ISA
Thursday 29 February 2024 -  09:59
interactive investor expert outlines growth, income, and capital preservation options for investors.

Households face £1,533 annual shortfall as rising costs outstrip wages
Monday 26 February 2024 -  14:29
New research from interactive investor highlights the strain on families.

The £17,000 difference fees can have on an ISA
Friday 23 February 2024 - 10:27
Data reveals the astonishing compounding effect of platform charges.

£1m needed for comfortable retirement in 40 years
Monday 19 February 2024 - 13:51
Inflation raises the burden, new research from interactive investor shows.

UK inflation rate unchanged
Wednesday 14 February 2024 - 07:44
No change in the headline rate is good news, but the path back to normal remains a winding one, says Myron Jobson.

The £187,000 extra cost of being single in retirement
Tuesday 13 February 2024 - 15:36
Figure revealed in new research by interactive investor.

What could an income tax cut look like?
Tuesday 13 February 2024 - 12:23
interactive investor calculations show middle earners could save over £400 a year, but fiscal drag dilutes the uplift.

ISA millionaires at ii jump to record 1,001
Monday 12 February 2024 - 09:59
The not-so-secret sauce to becoming an ISA millionaire: time, patience and investment compounding.

Income needed for a moderate retirement increases 38% from 2022
Wednesday 7 February 2024 - 08:00
Alice Guy, interactive investor's head of pensions and savings, comments on the PLSA Retirement Living Standards for 2023-24.

Busiest-ever January at ii for Bed & ISA applications
Tuesday 6 February 2024 - 09:21
Tax efficiency is likely to be front of mind as further cuts to the capital gains and dividend tax allowances loom, says interactive investor.

Most-bought investments: January 2024
Thursday 1 February 2024 - 15:58
AI excitement carries into the new year as US tech continues to dominate.

Interest rates held at 5.25%
Thursday 1 February 2024 - 12:14
The Bank of England needs to see more good data – but interest rate cut remains a question of when, and not if.

The impact of childbearing on pension wealth
Thursday 1 February 2024 - 10:44
Our head of pensions and savings comments on childbearing statistics, and the knock-on impact on pension saving.

ISA season: ‘compound interest is a powerful ally to investors’
Tuesday 30 January 2024 - 10:53
Our calculations highlight the power of compound interest over the long term, with the ‘investment tipping’ point achieved after 26 years of contributions.

Interactive investor launches three-day fee-free trading offer on US shares
Monday 29 January 2024 - 11:16
US earnings season investor buzz continues.

Interactive investor interest on cash balances from 1 February 2024
Thursday 25 January 2024 - 10:27
We explain the interest paid on customer cash balances in ISAs, SIPPs and trading accounts.

ii Private Investor Performance Index: Q4 2023
Monday 22 January 2024 - 13:33
Youngest investors biggest winners at the tail end of the year as average portfolio weighting to cash wanes.

UK inflation rose to 4% in December
Wednesday 17 January 2024 - 07:53
Latest reading serves as a stark reminder that the battle against high inflation is not yet won.

What’s the cost of a 100-year life?
Friday 12 January 2024 - 12:04
interactive investor calculates the cost based on the latest ONS life expectancy data.

Nine finance tips for Blue Monday
Friday 12 January 2024 - 13:11
Your financial position and mental health aren’t determined by a specific date in the year – but it pays to be money savvy.

NS&I Premium Bond prize rate cut
Thursday 11 January 2024 - 11:40
The cup runneth over for government-backed bank as top savings deals continue to drop like flies.

Third of higher-rate taxpayers could be missing out on thousands in pension tax relief
Tuesday 9 January 2024 - 14:06
Alice Guy, head of pensions and savings, shares the findings of an interactive investor flash poll.

Salary sacrifice could boost wealth by £41,000 by retirement
Thursday 4 January 2024 - 13:32
interactive investor calculations reveal how to save even more National Insurance through using salary sacrifice.

Cashback offers of up to £5K for SIPP and £1.5K for ISA and GIA accounts
Thursday 4 January 2024 - 10:14
interactive investor kicks off the new year helping investors gain control of their financial futures in 2024.

Most-bought investments: December 2023
Wednesday 3 January 2024 - 15:59
Fundsmith Equity drops further down fund bestsellers' list as income and global strategies show staying power.

Divorce Day: two-thirds of divorcees don’t discuss pensions as part of settlement
Tuesday 2 January 2024 - 10:04
The figure rises to three-quarters among women, interactive investor research finds.

Seven tips to save on tax and bolster wealth in 2024
Thursday 28 December 2023 - 10:50
Amid a shift in the personal finance landscape, Myron Jobson has some suggestions.

Bank of England holds rates at 5.25% again
Thursday 14 December 2023 - 12:11
But many households are still struggling to keep on top of the financial fallout from the 14 consecutive interest rate rises.

What were the investment trends on interactive investor in 2023?
Wednesday 13 December 2023 - 14:37
Gilts stage a comeback, with income, global and passive strategies proving popular amid market volatility.

State pension still falls £2,643 short of a basic retirement income
Wednesday 13 December 2023 - 07:01
interactive investor responds to IFS pensions review.

Most-bought investments: November 2023
Tuesday 5 December 2023 - 11:38
Scottish Mortgage is back on top, India steals the spotlight, and investors look for ‘jam today’.

‘No need to wait for ISA reform’
Tuesday 5 December 2023 - 09:43
Interactive investor urges investors to take control, do it themselves, and save thousands of pounds.

Don’t wait for ‘pot for life’ pension reform
Wednesday 29 November 2023 - 09:18
interactive investor reveals thousands are already transferring their pension.

Three investment ideas for Junior ISAs
Tuesday 28 November 2023 - 15:34
Junior ISA contributions spike in December, new interactive investor analysis shows.

Low earners to pay £401 more tax next year, despite NI cuts
Friday 24 November 2023 - 15:13
Our head of pensions and savings Alice Guy explains the impact of fiscal drag.

Roll up, roll up! Three Black Friday investment bargains
Tuesday 21 November 2023 - 16:14
interactive investor on how to benefit from current market volatility and the three investment trusts seemingly on the cheap.

3 key stats on taxes and the state pension to know ahead of the Autumn Statement
Monday 20 November 2023 - 15:42
interactive investor experts comment ahead of the chancellor's statement on Wednesday.

Interactive investor launches £200 SIPP cashback offer
Monday 20 November 2023 - 09:44
An early Christmas cracker for new customers.

Fiscal drag due to cost taxpayers up to £4,000 by 2027
Wednesday 15 November 2023 - 12:38
Research from interactive investor shows how frozen tax thresholds are costing us dear.

UK inflation falls sharply
Wednesday 15 November 2023 - 07:36
The light at the end of the cost-of-living tunnel is shining brighter, but challenges remain.

Cost of Christmas dinner rises despite falls in food inflation
Monday 13 November 2023 - 12:30
interactive investor analysis finds that the cost has risen by 11%, as it shares tips for saving money.

India vs China: the long-term investment case for emerging market nations
Thursday 9 November 2023 - 11:00
interactive investor's head of funds research Dzmitry Lipski comments.

King’s Speech: interactive investor comments
Tuesday 7 November 2023 - 12:13
The government set out its plans for future legislation today.

Are Brits really shy about money?
Tuesday 7 November 2023 - 09:57
interactive investor data suggests families and friends are talking investments and retirement.

Single-digit food inflation is ‘positive psychological milestone’
Tuesday 7 November 2023 - 09:35
Kantar data will make many Britons feel good about where prices are heading.

Interest rates unchanged, but a future rise is not ruled out
Thursday 2 November 2023 - 12:08
Interactive investor comments on the Bank of England interest rates decision.

Most-bought investments: October 2023
Thursday 2 November 2023 - 09:08
Scottish Mortgage and Fundsmith Equity dethroned as income strategies gain momentum.

Interest rate hold on the cards as past hikes filter through to finances
Tuesday 31 October 2023 - 12:19
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments.

NS&I one-year fixed rate savings accounts pays dividends for bank
Monday 30 October 2023 - 10:34
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England Money and Credit report.

One in 12 lost money to a financial scam in the past three years
Wednesday 25 October 2023 - 10:33
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments on a UK Finance fraud report and ii research.

Autumn Statement: ii outlines five recommendations to better support investors
Friday 20 October 2023 - 11:34
Our recommendations include simplifying ISAs and enabling fractional shares.

Great British Retirement Survey 2023: out now
Thursday 19 October 2023 - 07:35
Financially exhausted but ready for a pick-me-up as the nation starts to talk about retirement savings.

State pension: £2,600 shortfall expected for basic retirement income
Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 14:03
Alice Guy, our head of pensions and savings, shares interactive investor calculations.

Inflation remains stubborn at 6.7%
Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 08:23
The path towards fully wrangling inflation remains an uncertain and bumpy one.

‘Pension Essentials’ launched by interactive investor
Monday 16 October 2023 - 09:17
interactive investor cements mass market appeal with launch of market-leading ‘Pension Essentials’, for just £5.99 per month.

ii Private Investor Performance Index: Q3 2023
Thursday 12 October 2023 - 09:29
Bonds are added to the ii index as investors go hunting for yields, while active global funds still take top spot.

NS&I withdraws market-leading savings products
Friday 6 October 2023 - 10:32
interactive investor comments on the move by the government-backed bank.

Good Money Week 2023: investors back sustainable investments long term
Wednesday 4 October 2023 - 13:06
Despite recent shakiness, private investors are not giving up on sustainable investing, according to interactive investor data.

£114 gap in women’s pension contributions a month and £169 gap for middle-aged
Tuesday 3 October 2023 - 14:25
interactive investor’s Alice Guy crunches the numbers on the gender pension gap.

Most-bought investments: September 2023
Tuesday 3 October 2023 - 11:59
Investors turn their attention to India, while tech titans and high-yielding picks are popular.

Join i and i as they travel around the UK, and on to our TV screens
Monday 2 October 2023 - 09:00
First TV advertising campaign for interactive investor introduces lovable robots that will help to give the public an ‘ii’ for investing.

Affordability sweet spot remains elusive for many house buyers
Monday 2 October 2023 - 07:49
interactive investor comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

What needs to be done for a more inclusive financial system?
Friday 29 September 2023 - 14:00
FCA on extending financial inclusion: interactive investor’s Myron Jobson comments.

Mortgage approvals fall as buyers play waiting game
Friday 29 September 2023 - 10:22
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England Money & Credit report.

Pessimism over future of state pension triple lock revealed in poll
Thursday 28 September 2023 - 11:59
Two-thirds of investors want triple lock to stay this year, research shows.

Mind the ethnicity pension income chasm
Wednesday 27 September 2023 - 14:41
Asian pensioner households have £157 less each week than white households, new interactive investor research finds.

Pension withdrawals up 67% since 2020
Wednesday 27 September 2023 - 10:59
HMRC pensions data shows soaring lifetime allowance and annual allowance charges in 2022.

Fixer-upper properties seen as a pathway to home ownership
Wednesday 27 September 2023 - 09:04
interactive investor comments on the Halifax first-time buyers study and Rightmove.

Modernising the UK’s shareholding framework is not a ‘one and done’ exercise
Tuesday 26 September 2023 - 15:49
interactive investor responds to the Digitisation Taskforce interim report.

The ‘meme stock’ phenomenon over two years later
Tuesday 26 September 2023 - 11:06
interactive investor reflects following the release of ‘Dumb Money’.

‘Diversity without substance sells the illusion of inclusion’
Monday 25 September 2023 - 13:07
interactive investor comments on the FCA and PRA consultation on Diversity & Inclusion in the financial sector.

Retail sales improve modestly
Friday 22 September 2023 - 07:45
However, economic challenges could prompt shoppers to pump the brakes on spending, warns Myron Jobson.

Interest rates stay at 5.25%: what does it mean for personal finances?
Thursday 21 September 2023 - 12:43
interactive investor comments on what the pause in interest rate hikes means for savers and mortgage holders.

HMRC tax receipts/student loan interest receipts rise
Thursday 21 September 2023 - 11:50
interactive investor comments on the relentless march of fiscal drag taking its toll.

ii supports peer-learning movement Money Movers for a second year
Thursday 21 September 2023 - 10:07
The initiative aims to help more women begin and expand their investment journeys.

Pension emergency looming, with women and over-55s worst hit
Wednesday 20 September 2023 - 10:38
Alice Guy shares new research findings from interactive investor’s Show Me My Money 2023 pension report.

Fall in UK inflation to 6.7% could mean predicted rate rise is last for a while
Wednesday 20 September 2023 - 07:54
interactive investor comments on August's inflation reading ahead of tomorrow's Bank of England interest rate decision.

Super 60: two funds and one investment trust under review
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - 15:04
interactive investor shares an update on three investments within its rated list.

Private investor demand for fixed income hits new highs
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - 10:57
interactive investor comments one year on from the mini-budget fuelled market sell-off.

Working-age families have £4K gap in income compared to pensioner couples
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - 09:25
Alice Guy shares interactive investor calculations.

Interest rates preview: what a rise in the base rate could mean for personal finances
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - 09:19
On Thursday, the Bank of England could raise interest rates for the 15th time in a row. Myron Jobson considers the potential impact on mortgages and savings.

Child Trust Fund: 430,000 young adults urged to claim their cash
Monday 18 September 2023 - 12:52
The average account is worth £2,000.

Pension auto-enrolment changes could give £159K boost to young workers
Monday 18 September 2023 - 11:59
Alice Guy, our head of pensions and savings, comments on the new rules.

Waning public confidence in UK central bank’s ability to control inflation
Friday 15 September 2023 - 10:47
interactive investor comments on the Bank of England/Ipsos Inflation Attitudes Survey.

Are private investors bargain hunting?
Thursday 14 September 2023 - 10:17
With discounts at their widest levels since the global financial crisis, interactive investor looks at investment trust private investor trends.

28% of over-55s completely reliant on the state pension
Wednesday 13 September 2023 - 15:20
interactive investor shares new research ahead of ‘Show Me My Money 2023’ pension report.

State pension is worth £199,000
Wednesday 13 September 2023 - 13:39
interactive investor’s Alice Guy comments on the triple lock and state pension ‘jewel in the crown’.

Higher rates takes toll on demand for home loans
Tuesday 12 September 2023 - 11:25
Myron Jobson comments on the latest Bank of England Mortgage Lenders and Administrators statistics.

State pension to hit £11,501 in 2024
Tuesday 12 September 2023 - 07:50
8.5% wages growth locks in state pension rise, writes Alice Guy.

Search heats up for UK’s best money teachers
Monday 11 September 2023 - 10:22
interactive investor extends deadline for prestigious annual award.

How much do you need to save for retirement at 25, 30, 40 and 50?
Friday 8 September 2023 - 11:16
Interactive investor calculates what new pension savers need to save at different ages.

Lower proportion of over-50s in work than before Covid pandemic
Thursday 7 September 2023 - 14:25
Our head of pensions and savings Alice Guy examines new government data.

Under-25s more likely to be impersonation scam target
Thursday 7 September 2023 - 10:39
interactive investor comments on UK Finance research findings.

House prices see biggest annual decline since 2009
Thursday 7 September 2023 - 07:40
interactive investor comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index as affordability pressures continue to weigh on activity.

Most-bought investments: August 2023
Tuesday 5 September 2023 - 15:02
Investors are split on tech and look for stocks with capital growth potential as the hunt for income continues.

£240,000 extra pension wealth needed for a 100-year life
Monday 4 September 2023 - 12:17
interactive investor calculates the difference life expectancy can make to your pension needs.

Annual home values plunge to a new 14-year low
Friday 1 September 2023 - 07:43
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

Significant fall in property transactions
Thursday 31 August 2023 - 10:32
HMRC property transactions data suggest spring/summer season proceeded not with a bang, but with a whimper amid affordability pressures.

Pension incomes up £100 per week in 20 years
Wednesday 30 August 2023 - 14:24
Richest fifth receive 20 times more workplace and private pension income than the poorest fifth, writes Alice Guy.

Mortgage affordability hurdle remains insurmountable
Wednesday 30 August 2023 - 10:29
ii comments on the latest Bank of England Money & Credit report.

Tax receipts data reveals scale of tax grab
Tuesday 22 August 2023 - 10:52
Income tax receipts soar more than wages (13.2%), IHT rises 10% from last year and students pay 94% more interest on student loans.

Final week to claim £1,248 Child Benefit next year
Monday 21 August 2023 - 16:39
Parents have a week to tell HMRC that their 16-year-old is continuing education or training to carry on receiving Child Benefit.

A comfortable retirement costs £4,200 more a year than in 2022
Monday 21 August 2023 - 15:24
Calculations from interactive investor reveal that it costs £69,000 more in total than in 2022.

ii comments on the persistence in consumer price inflation
Monday 21 August 2023 - 11:11
New methodology lays bare the extent of underlying inflation, which could reinforce the Bank of England’s approach to interest rates.

Cash has a place in our digital age
Friday 18 August 2023 - 10:21
New rules are vital to protect those who use notes and coins in their day-to-day lives.

ii comments on tax-free childcare statistics
Wednesday 17 August 2023 - 10:47
The scheme is a game-changer for eligible parents amid the cost-of-living squeeze – but uptake is still lower than original estimates.

ii comments on the latest ONS House Price Index
Wednesday 16 August 2023 - 10:30
Affordability squeeze keeps prices on a downward trend, but strong wage growth could be a soft landing for property values.

UK inflation falls to 6.8%
Wednesday 16 August 2023 - 08:04
Light at the end of the cost-of-living tunnel shines brighter, but the path back to normal remains a winding one.

University cost of living jumps by 8.7% in a year
Tuesday 15 August 2023 - 15:58
New interactive investor research sheds light on student inflation.

State pension could rise 8.2% to £11,469...
Tuesday 15 August 2023 - 10:54
...as record wage growth pushes cost of triple lock to £10 billion.

Interactive investor interest on cash balances from 1 September 2023
Friday 11 August 2023 - 07:03
We explain the interest paid on customer cash balances in ISAs, SIPPs and trading accounts.

State pension triple lock could cost £9bn in 2024 - £2bn more than forecast
Thursday 10 August 2023 - 15:40
New interactive investor calculations shed light on a costly financial commitment.

Mortgage stress at its highest level since 2008
Thursday 10 August 2023 - 11:02
interactive investor comments on UK Finance mortgage arrears and repossessions data.

What to expect from UK GDP figures on Friday
Wednesday 9 August 2023 - 11:49
June’s figures are likely to paint a rosier picture, with the economy so far managing to fend off a recession this year. But the second half of 2023 looks set to be more challenging.

Overpaying the mortgage or topping up your pension: which will make you richer?
Tuesday 8 August 2023 - 10:41
New interactive investor research examines which option will make you richer.

NS&I ups interest rates across variable products
Tuesday 8 August 2023 - 10:35
State-owned savings bank throws down the gauntlet to high street banks as it passes on rate rise.

Property prices displayed surprising resilience in July
Monday 7 August 2023 - 07:54
interactive investor reports on the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Bank of England carries out 14th consecutive rate hike
Thursday 3 August 2023 - 12:29
Our head of investment reports on the UK central bank's decision today and its impact on forecasts.

Most-bought investments: July 2023
Wednesday 2 August 2023 - 10:14
Investors spread their risk and go global.

Interest rates preview: what could a 14th rate hike mean for personal finances?
Tuesday 1 August 2023 - 16:26
interactive investor's Myron Jobson considers the impact on borrowing, savings and mortgages.

interactive investor hires Craig Rickman
Tuesday 1 August 2023 - 14:41
New personal finance editor joins interactive investor's award-winning editorial team.

Bank of England rate decision - what to expect on Thursday
Tuesday 1 August 2023 - 11:43
Our head of investment comments on the expected interest rate hike, inflation, and the possible market reaction.

Food inflation is falling, but bills are still a lot more than a year ago
Tuesday 1 August 2023 - 09:29
interactive investor comments on the latest BRC Shop Price Index.

House prices down, but not falling fast enough to offset high mortgage costs
Tuesday 1 August 2023 - 07:37
interactive investor comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

SIPP cashback offer worth up to £3,000 extended
Monday 31 July 2023 - 12:34
interactive investor extends generous cashback offer into August.

City regulator unveils 14-point action plan on cash savings
Monday 31 July 2023 - 11:59
interactive investor comments on the FCA’s new plan to ensure banks are passing on interest rate rises to savers appropriately.

Borrowing hits five-year high in June – but all is not as it seems
Monday 31 July 2023 - 11:23
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England Money & Credit report.

interactive investor widens reach as best value provider
Monday 31 July 2023 - 07:24
interactive investor is cutting trading fees by a third.

Interest rates preview as market awaits Bank’s decision
Friday 28 July 2023 - 11:01
interactive investor also comments on HMRC monthly property transactions.

UK house price to income ratio underlines struggle facing homeowners
Thursday 27 July 2023 - 11:27
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS housing purchase affordability data.

Spend or invest Junior ISA funds at university?
Thursday 27 July 2023 - 09:02
A balance between short-term support amid ballooning costs with an eye on long-term financial goals is crucial.

IHT charge jumps by 17% in 2020-21 tax year
Wednesday 26 July 2023 - 12:06
The deep freeze in the tax threshold has dragged more and more households into the tax net.

Ofgem unveils new rules to improve customer service
Wednesday 26 July 2023 - 10:59
interactive investor comments on the announcement from the energy regulator.

ii sends open letter to UK plc
Monday 24 July 2023 - 09:48
It's time to shine a spotlight on shareholder communications and help spark engagement.

Pension tax changes to hit women and young families hardest
Friday 21 July 2023 - 14:18
interactive investor comments on proposed tax changes on inherited pensions.

Inheritance tax up 38% since 2020 and CGT up 84%
Friday 21 July 2023 - 11:00
New figures reveal huge tax grab, writes interactive investor’s Alice Guy.

Later ‘milestones’ from retiring to paying off the mortgage
Thursday 20 July 2023 - 13:20
Our head of pensions Alice Guy considers the knock-on impact on our wealth and retirement decisions.

Mortgage rates fall on inflation data
Thursday 20 July 2023 - 11:40
But UK property market remains turbulent, says interactive investor.

Poorest households walloped by inflation and higher taxes in 2022
Tuesday 18 July 2023 - 15:36
Poorest households saw 24% drop in post-tax income in real terms during 2022, while tax bills soared by 17%.

Income inequality ticks higher in the UK
Tuesday 18 July 2023 - 11:56
ONS data on the effects of taxes and benefits on UK households lays bare the widening chasm separating the haves from the have-nots.

Household spending soars by £9,161 since 2021
Tuesday 18 July 2023 - 10:00
Heightened mortgage costs the biggest contributing factor, new interactive investor research finds.

Understanding the gender tax gap
Monday 17 July 2023 - 12:40
Female pensioners face equivalent of 7p rise in income tax by 2028, while working women face equivalent of 6p rise due to frozen tax thresholds.

Pension Credit trial offers life-changing hope to poorer pensioners
Monday 17 July 2023 - 11:46
But more needs to be done, argues our head of pensions and savings Alice Guy.

FCA social media guidance revamp
Monday 17 July 2023 - 09:52
Sifting the wheat from the chaff is difficult for the uninitiated at present.

interactive investor launches major voting innovation on app
Monday 17 July 2023 - 09:49
Private investors get the ‘green light’ to vote as H1 voting numbers falter.

Rent burden highlighted in cost-of-living crisis
Friday 14 July 2023 - 15:14
The latest ONS data shows ethnic minorities and single parents are the worst hit.

NS&I ups savings rates again
Thursday 13 July 2023 - 10:23
Move could keep competition alive in the rest of the market.

Auto-enrolment changes could deliver £112K boost to your pension
Tuesday 11 July 2023 - 16:45
The changes could help close the 35% pensions gender gap.

Why collective defined contribution pensions aren't a magic bullet
Tuesday 11 July 2023 - 16:09
interactive investor's Alice Guy comments on collective CDCs.

State pension could see inflation-beating increase in 2024 as wages soar
Tuesday 11 July 2023 - 13:39
Timing of state pension changes may mean pensioners feel just a little bit richer next year. Our head of pensions and savings explains why.

Missed chance to tackle pension schemes offering poor value for money
Tuesday 11 July 2023 - 13:00
interactive investor comments on value for money response.

Mortgage rates hit 15-year high
Tuesday 11 July 2023 - 10:28
Rising costs shatter dream of home ownership and cast a shadow over those seeking to refinance.

ii Private Investor Performance Index: Q2 2023
Tuesday 11 July 2023 - 10:11
Patience is rewarded, while funds and ETFs prove their mettle as customers in the 35-44 age range start to dominate the performance tables.

interactive investor comments on Digitisation Taskforce interim report
Tuesday 11 July 2023 - 09:12
Recommendations catch up with modern world, but tech alone is not a ‘one and done’ solution.

Did flaming June help take the heat off retailers?
Tuesday 11 July 2023 - 09:07
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS Labour Market data and BRC Shop Price Index.

UK house prices on a downward trajectory
Friday 7 July 2023 - 11:00
Myron Jobson comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index, as the impact from the affordability squeeze continues to filter through.

Some over-50s ‘forced’ into bleak early retirement by pandemic
Friday 7 July 2023 - 00:01
interactive investor comments on IFS report on living standards.

FCA vs high street banks on savings rates
Thursday 6 July 2023 - 18:47
interactive investor comments on the regulator's battle with the banks.

Errors mean some Britons missing £4.5K in state pension each year
Thursday 6 July 2023 - 14:20
National Insurance errors mean some women could receive £4K less state pension each year and £91K less state pension over 20 years.

3% more people in care homes than last year
Thursday 6 July 2023 - 12:09
Statistics show 37% are self-funded and 49% are self-funding in care homes for the over-65s.

DWP launches online Midlife MOT for older workers
Wednesday 5 July 2023 - 16:50
interactive investor comments on the initiative.

ii launches SIPP cashback offer for up to £3,000
Wednesday 5 July 2023 - 13:03
interactive investor is offering customers up to £3,000 for transferring into its great value, award-winning pension in July.

Poorer pensioners caught in terrifying financial struggle
Wednesday 5 July 2023 - 11:51
interactive investor comments on the Age UK cost-of-living report.

Mortgage rates: average five-year fix rises above 6%
Tuesday 4 July 2023 - 12:44
More mortgage misery for borrowers as affordability headache intensifies.

Working women doing 30% more housework than men and 50% more unpaid care
Tuesday 4 July 2023 - 11:43
interactive investor calculations are based on new ONS data.

Most-bought investments: June 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 - 10:28
Tech is back as AI effect causes investors to pay attention.

Investors warned of £11.6 billion tax grab on interest and dividends
Monday 3 July 2023 - 11:51
interactive investor crunches the numbers on interest and dividend income.

UK and US market snapshot: who are the standout performers so far this year?
Monday 3 July 2023 - 10:16
interactive investor examines what has been moving markets in the first half.

Pension divide: some Britons could be £1,500 worse off by April 2024
Monday 3 July 2023 - 09:45
Calculations by interactive investor show £1,500 income gap between pension schemes based on their inflation protections.

‘Distorted rights distort governance’
Friday 30 June 2023 - 16:05
interactive investor responds to Primary Markets Effectiveness Review from a shareholder democracy perspective.

‘No structure is perfect’: ii comments on Long-Term Assets Fund
Thursday 29 June 2023 - 16:05
interactive investor responds to a policy statement from the FCA today.

The cost of remortgaging calculated
Thursday 29 June 2023 - 12:32
Extending mortgage term and interest-only deals offer short-term solutions – but the catch can cost you thousands in the long run.

interactive investor to increase interest on cash balances from 1 July 2023
Thursday 29 June 2023 - 14:12
interactive investor will introduce a new tiering level on cash over £100,000.

41% rise in higher-rate taxpayers as fiscal drag bites hard
Thursday 29 June 2023 - 12:04
HMRC figures show 99% increase in additional rate taxpayers and 25% more pensioners paying tax.

Savings withdrawals hit record high
Thursday 29 June 2023 - 11:06
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England Money and Credit report.

Triple lock inflation boost of 7% heaps pressure on state pension age
Wednesday 28 June 2023 - 12:40
24% expected to be above state pension age by 2072.

Fixed income trades surge 879%
Wednesday 28 June 2023 - 10:09
interactive investor examines the increase in fixed income trades on its platform, and outlines the most popular buys among ii investors.

Food inflation eases again – but we’re not out of the woods
Tuesday 27 June 2023 - 08:21
interactive investor comments on the latest BRC Shop Price Index.

Pandemic stocks and shares ISA boost among under 25s
Monday 26 June 2023 - 14:33
interactive investor comments on the latest HMRC statistics showing how the investment landscape has shifted.

Pensioners could receive another bumper state pension hike in 2024
Monday 26 June 2023 - 11:34
State pension could rise 7% to £11,342 in 2024 and 17.8% over two years as the Bank of England forecast predicts inflation to remain stubbornly high.

M&S partners with ii in pilot project enabling direct access to nominee shareholders
Monday 26 June 2023 - 10:14
The pilot is the latest step in the Share Your Voice campaign, which aims to overhaul company law to make it easier for shareholders investing in UK plc to have a say in the companies they invest in.

Bank of England wields sledgehammer to fight inflation
Thursday 22 June 2023 - 12:28
The UK central bank has raised interest rates for the 13th consecutive time to 5%.

Stop penalising investors who back Britain, says interactive investor
Thursday 22 June 2023 - 11:27
We broaden the campaign to stamp out stamp duty on UK shares.

DWP review a ‘missed opportunity’ to improve pension transfer quagmire
Thursday 22 June 2023 - 09:48
The review is a missed opportunity to help pension savers by streamlining the transfer process, says our head of pensions Alice Guy.

Storm clouds gather over property market
Wednesday 21 June 2023 - 10:21
House prices, mortgage approvals and transaction volumes on the wane.

Inflation unchanged at 8.7% brings downwards trend to a screeching halt
Wednesday 21 June 2023 - 08:13
Headache for Bank of England as mortgage market remains in flux.

State pension: public have eagle eye for unfairness
Tuesday 20 June 2023 - 14:04
interactive investor comments on the Phoenix Group’s report.

Tax implications of owning a second home
Tuesday 20 June 2023 - 12:17
As data reveals the areas where one in 10 properties are holiday homes, interactive investor examines the tax implications of second home ownership.

NS&I boosts Premium Bond prize fund, but it still pays to shop around and invest
Tuesday 20 June 2023 - 10:33
NS&I also boosts Junior ISA interest rate.

Higher interest rates mindset wreaking havoc on housing affordability
Tuesday 20 June 2023 - 09:38
interactive investor comments on Zoopla’s rent research and inflation preview.

‘Teach kids how to pay taxes and mortgages’
Monday 19 June 2023 - 15:36
interactive investor comments on the need for financial education at the beginning of Learning Disability Week.

£50 trading credit offer for new ii Trading Account and ISA customers
Monday 19 June 2023 - 11:39
interactive investor ushers in a season of investing.

Public dissatisfaction over Bank of England's grip on inflation
Friday 16 June 2023 - 11:07
Myron Jobson comments on the Bank of England Inflation Attitudes Survey.

What private investors should come armed with to their next AGM
Friday 16 June 2023 - 10:18
interactive investor guides you through some of the questions.

Interest rates rise preview: what it could mean for personal finances
Thursday 15 June 2023 - 14:41
The Bank of England is expected to green-light the 13th consecutive interest rate rise to curb sticky inflation.

‘More personal finance please, we’re British’
Thursday 15 June 2023 - 11:16
interactive investor unveils new research on financial education as it continues hunt for Britain’s best money teachers.

interactive investor comments on‘The Inheritance Tax Puzzle’ report
Wednesday 14 June 2023 - 00:01
Head of Pensions and Savings Alice Guy comments on the report from think tank Demos.

Deadline to fill UK state pension gap extended
Tuesday 13 June 2023 - 16:05
State pension triple lock makes National Insurance extended deal worth £77,000, plus added boost for self-employed low earners.

Home loan commitments dip in Q1
Tuesday 13 June 2023 - 11:11
Our senior personal finance analyst Myron Jobson comments on the latest Bank of England mortgage statistics.

UK economy restrained by tight labour market
Tuesday 13 June 2023 - 08:25
A new record level of long-term sickness and fewer job vacancies is weighing on economic growth, writes Myron Jobson.

Pension Credit Week of Action: check your numbers to boost your income
Monday 12 June 2023 - 11:41
A government initiative aims to boost the numbers claiming the benefit.

Skin in the game/Diversity 2023: ii comments on Investec’s report
Thursday 8 June 2023 - 15:33
interactive investor today comments on Investec’s investment companies annual report.

Pension savers: average person has 2.4 pots, while 10% don’t know
Thursday 8 June 2023 - 13:14
interactive investor research published as pension dashboards delayed until October 2026.

ii comments on the Treasury Committee savings rates campaign
Thursday 8 June 2023 - 11:49
The jury is out as to whether intense scrutiny will translate to more competition in the savings market.

Sentiment poll reveals cautious optimism
Thursday 8 June 2023 - 11:01
Fear of a global recession wanes, according to a new poll by interactive investor.

New crackdown to address the Wild West of crypto marketing
Thursday 8 June 2023 - 00:01
What does good look like when it comes to crypto education, asks ii's Myron Jobson.

First-time buyers face 19-year slog to save a deposit
Wednesday 7 June 2023 - 11:02
New research from interactive investor shows how hard it is for many young workers to get on the housing ladder. 

House prices fall at fastest pace in nearly 11 years
Wednesday 7 June 2023 - 07:53
Affordability squeeze keeps buyers on the sidelines, says Myron Jobson, who comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Manage your money in the currency of your choice via the ii app
Tuesday 6 June 2023 - 12:42
The latest update to the interactive investor app means you can manage your money in the currency you want from wherever you are.

Gender pensions gap is 35%
Monday 5 June 2023 - 11:39
Women in their 40s pay a £58K pension motherhood penalty.

Most-bought investments: May 2023
Thursday 1 June 2023 - 15:40
A sense of investor entrenchment prevails during a tough month for the FTSE 100, as private investors stick to income picks across equities and trusts.

Further signs Britons have become more cautious amid rising cost of borrowing
Thursday 1 June 2023 - 10:37
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England money and credit figures.

Nerves abound in UK housing market as prices fall
Thursday 1 June 2023 - 07:57
interactive investor comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

Household spending well below pre-pandemic levels
Wednesday 31 May 2023 - 10:46
interactive investor comments on ONS family spending figures in the UK for the financial year ending 2022.

Cash vs investing: stock market reigns supreme for getting rich slowly
Wednesday 31 May 2023 - 09:30
The 12th consecutive interest rate hike puts the savings vs investing debate back in the spotlight.

JPM UK Equity Core fund added to ii Super 60
Tuesday 30 May 2023 - 12:29
interactive investor adds a new investment fund to its rated list.

Deep freeze in IHT nil rate band since 2009 cost families £62,000
Tuesday 30 May 2023 - 10:57
The figures rises to £157,000 for estates with a London property, interactive investor research finds.

‘We need to update our idea of what a scam is’
Thursday 25 May 2023 - 10:28
Myron Jobson comments on new research from Citizens Advice.

Fall in energy bills contrasts with sticky food inflation
Thursday 25 May 2023 - 07:54
Myron Jobson comments on the Ofgem energy price cap.

Slowdown in UK house prices continues
Wednesday 24 May 2023 - 10:57
Myron Jobson comments on the latest ONS House Price Index, as fast-rising rents become a growing blocker for would-be buyers.

Single-digit inflation returns – but road to normality is an uncertain one
Wednesday 24 May 2023 - 07:43
While Britain appears to be past the worst phase of the biggest spike in inflation in generations, the road back to normal is long and winding, says Myron Jobson.

Comparing inflation across the G7
Tuesday 23 May 2023 - 12:39
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on inflation.

ii to increase interest on cash balances from 1 June 2023
Tuesday 23 May 2023 - 10:01
interactive investor will increase the rate of interest on cash balances in its SIPP and trading account from 1 June - the sixth increase in a year.

UK households lose £5,455 to inflation in two years
Monday 22 May 2023 - 10:53
Calculations by interactive investor show how price rises across key areas of household expenditure robbed Britons of purchasing power.

Freezing tax thresholds equal to 10p income tax hike
Monday 22 May 2023 - 10:16
Taxpayers face a huge increase in their tax bills as the government keeps tax thresholds the same despite significant increases in inflation.

A Big Bang moment for bonds?
Friday 19 May 2023 - 14:44
interactive investor responds to FCA engagement paper on non-equity securities.

ii reafirms commitment to Manchester fintech talent pool
Friday 19 May 2023 - 09:51
interactive investor signs lease to significantly extend its footprint in the city's thriving financial hub.

Rising borrowing costs and rampant inflation hits homeowners hard
Thursday 18 May 2023 - 12:39
interactive investor comments on the latest UK Finance mortgage arrears figures.

ii comments on calls for cryptocurrency trading to be regulated as gambling
Wednesday 17 May 2023 - 14:14
interactive investor comments on a new report from the Treasury Committee.

Millions more in financial hot water as battle against rising prices takes its toll
Tuesday 16 May 2023 - 22:30
A sneak peek at the FCA’s Financial Lives survey.

UK unemployment edges higher
Tuesday 16 May 2023 - 08:56
Myron Jobson comments on the latest ONS labour market stats as credit tightening, rising interest rates and rampant inflation weigh on business confidence.

ii on a mission to find Britain’s best money teachers
Monday 15 May 2023 - 09:22
Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Awards 2023: a £25,000 prize pot for winning schools, and a new category to celebrate teaching assistants.

Work till you drop: government minister issues state pension warning
Friday 12 May 2023 - 12:25
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has warned that the next government may have to bring forward a rise in the state pension age to 68.

Interest rates: 12th consecutive rate hike
Thursday 11 May 2023 - 14:20
Red-hot inflation flips the script.

Retirement rental costs to hit £377K per person by 2040s and £660K in London
Wednesday 10 May 2023 - 14:20
29% of new retirees on course to rent in England by 2030s, according to calculations by interactive investor.

Money market funds enjoy 300% popularity boost
Wednesday 10 May 2023 - 11:59
These funds have become a popular choice for income hunters, as they can put their cash to work within this new higher-yield environment, all within a tax-efficient wrapper such as an ISA or SIPP.

Days left to boost your retirement income by £301
Tuesday 9 May 2023 - 11:07
Thousands miss out on £3,500 pension credit per year.

High inflation drives retail sales as volumes fall
Tuesday 9 May 2023 - 08:40
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments on the latest BRC retail sales.

House prices remain stubbornly resilient amid affordability squeeze
Tuesday 9 May 2023 - 07:51
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Celebrating the 70-year rise of ‘ordinary’ investing
Thursday 4 May 2023 - 12:00
How London rose from oblivion to be a crowned king of the stock markets.

Mortgage lending falls to lowest level since 2011, as NS&I deposits jump
Thursday 4 May 2023 - 11:24
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England Money & Credit report.

Care home fees up 10%
Wednesday 3 May 2023 - 12:54
Nursing homes now average £61K per year as the ONS launches an inflation comparison tool.

Most-bought investments: April 2023
Wednesday 3 May 2023 - 10:53
Investors look to money market funds, income strategies, and old investment trust favourites.

ii comments on FCA listing rule reform
Tuesday 2 May 2023 - 22:30
interactive investor speaks from a shareholder democracy perspective.

interactive investor reiterates calls for ISA simplification
Friday 28 April 2023 - 12:21
The ISA regime needs simplification after various governments have stretched the brand too far, which results in what is likely to be a confusing picture for savers.

What have the ISA early birds been buying?
Wednesday 26 April 2023 - 15:25
Income has been a clear theme in the early days of the new tax year, interactive investor data shows.

Three-day trading offer on US shares
Wednesday 26 April 2023 - 10:04
interactive investor launches offer as 2023 earnings season kicks off.

Ninety One UK Alpha removed from ii Super 60 rated list
Tuesday 25 April 2023 - 10:55
Our head of funds research Dzmitry Lipski shares an update with investors.

Coronation food costs down 10% since 1950s
Monday 24 April 2023 - 14:02
interactive investor research compares costs of celebrating coronation in 1953 and 2023.

Generation Rent to become Generation Skint
Thursday 20 April 2023 - 11:07
interactive investor comments on today's IFS pension report.

FCA plans to deliver significant redress to Woodford investors
Thursday 20 April 2023 - 10:14
interactive investor comments on the announcement by the City regulator.

£1bn overdraft victory for 15 million bank customers
Wednesday 19 April 2023 - 12:34
This victory showcases technology, innovation, consumer duty and fair pricing, says Alice Guy.

Inflation drops to 10.1%, but food costs at 45-year high
Wednesday 19 April 2023 - 08:36
Food inflation is up from 18.0% in February to 19.1% in March this year.

UK jobs market resilient but high inflation stops workers getting ahead
Tuesday 18 April 2023 - 07:51
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments on the ONS labour market overview.

Frozen food soars in popularity
Friday 14 April 2023 - 09:24
Shopping baskets continue to evolve amid fight against cost-of-living storm.

Rise in defaults underlines daily struggle to keep on top of rising prices
Thursday 13 April 2023 - 11:41
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on the BoE Credit Conditions Survey.

£1,905 extra stealth tax for high earners by 2028
Wednesday 12 April 2023 - 13:35
New calculations from interactive investor show the impact of fiscal drag.

Child Benefit statistics raise concerns about state pension impact
Wednesday 12 April 2023 - 11:34
Fall in claims and increase in opt outs could mean parents are missing out on valuable NICs towards the state pension.

ii Private Investor Performance Index: Q1 2023
Wednesday 12 April 2023 - 09:38
The rise of the over-30s: new trends emerge at the end of the first quarter, says interactive investor.

Scrap the state pension triple lock or retire at 74?
Tuesday 11 April 2023 - 10:44
State pension report reveals government faces stark future choice.

Mother’s Day was the saving grace for retailers in March
Tuesday 11 April 2023 - 09:59
The king’s coronation in May could keep the momentum going, says Myron Jobson who comments on BRC retail sales.

Property market resilient amid rising rates, but slowdown is clear
Thursday 6 April 2023 - 08:57
Myron Jobson comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Lump sum vs regular investing: which is best for this tax year?
Wednesday 5 April 2023 - 14:19
interactive investor considers strategies.

New tax year: with Britons facing £4,500 extra cost, we explain how to save
Tuesday 4 April 2023 - 11:26
interactive investor explores key personal finance considerations.

Most-bought investments: March 2023
Tuesday 4 April 2023 - 10:24
Active fund drought continues, while investors snap up banks, and trust investors set their sights on income strategies.

UK house prices see largest annual decline in 14 years
Friday 31 March 2023 - 07:44
interactive investor comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

State pension age dance continues as plans shelved for now
Thursday 30 March 2023 - 13:55
The future is far from certain and the 'will they, won’t they' dance on the state pension age is due to continue, says Alice Guy.

State pension age rise decision delayed
Thursday 30 March 2023 - 09:53
Alice Guy, Head of Pensions and Savings, comments on the decision.

Mortgage approvals fall as Britons scale back on borrowing
Wednesday 29 March 2023 - 11:15
interactive investor comments on the latest BoE Money & Credit report.

Shaky for sustainable investors in short term, but reasons to stay over long term
Wednesday 29 March 2023 - 10:52
interactive investor shares sustainable fund performance research.

interactive investor proposes ‘Pension Choice’ model
Tuesday 28 March 2023 - 10:58
We respond to the DWP’s call for evidence as part of small pots consultation.

Food prices remain one of the most painful aspects of inflation
Tuesday 28 March 2023 - 10:42
interactive investor reports on the latest Kantar grocery inflation and BRC shop price index.

ii welcomes clarification of lifetime allowance rules
Monday 27 March 2023 - 13:38
interactive investor welcomes clarity over how the new pension rules apply to those with existing lifetime allowance protections under the old rules.

Cost burden for tenants going through the roof
Friday 24 March 2023 - 10:56
interactive investor comments on ONS private rents in England study.

New research: stock market volatility and Wall Street’s fear index
Thursday 23 March 2023 - 13:27
A key measure of volatility just surpassed average levels in 2021 and 2022, underscoring the scale of instability for markets right now. Our experts share their research, thoughts and ideas on the topic.

UK interest rate raised to 4.25%
Thursday 23 March 2023 - 12:25
25bps rise was already baked in, but inflation upturn and banking sector turmoil flip the script.

Percentage-based investment charges: an indecent proposal?
Wednesday 22 March 2023 - 15:04
Your choice of investment platform can be just as important as your choice of ISA investment, says interactive investor's Myron Jobson.

House price indices paint a distorted picture of a very uneven market
Wednesday 22 March 2023 - 11:13
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS House Price Index.

Rumoured delay over plan to raise UK state pension age to 68
Wednesday 22 March 2023 - 09:59
Gloomier mortality projections suggest the state pension age could stay lower for longer.

UK inflation rises to 10.4%
Wednesday 22 March 2023 - 08:05
One cold day doesn’t mean winter is coming, but it is a stark reminder that we are not out of the woods yet.

How much could you save by wrapping investments in an ISA now?
Tuesday 21 March 2023 - 14:11
Amid the final call for ISA savings, interactive investor shares calculations that could save you money and four tips for ISA investing.

Only 9% of retired over-50s say pension changes might coax them back to work
Monday 20 March 2023 - 11:40
interactive investor poll sheds light on the impact of last week’s Budget pension changes.

Spring Budget: the earth moves, the big fat ISA carrot remains
Wednesday 15 March 2023 - 16:53
More people will be grateful for their generous ISA allowance than ever, says interactive investor's Alice Guy.

Spring Budget: why parents could see pensions boost of £33,000
Wednesday 15 March 2023 - 15:43
interactive investor examines the impact of the extension of free childcare.

Tax-free lump sum sting in ‘back-to-work Budget’
Wednesday 15 March 2023 - 15:23
Pension changes leave sour taste for some recent retirees, says interactive investor’s Head of Pensions and Savings Alice Guy.

Levelling up and the Spring Budget
Wednesday 15 March 2023 - 15:06
interactive investor CEO Richard Wilson comments.

Trace a lost Child Trust Fund: average account worth £1,911
Tuesday 14 March 2023 - 11:31
National Audit Office investigation reveals many young people are still unaware of cash pot in their name.

Core issues in the jobs market on the eve of the Spring Budget
Tuesday 14 March 2023 - 08:12
interactive investor comments on the ONS labour market overview.

UK adds e-bikes, security cameras and frozen berries to inflation basket
Monday 13 March 2023 - 09:54
interactive investor comments on the latest Office for National Statistics inflation basket of goods.

How will the Spring Budget affect your personal finances? ii experts give their views
Friday 10 March 2023 - 12:04
With the Spring Budget due on 15 March, interactive investor experts share their views on what it could deliver.

Long Term Assets Fund (LTAF) finally gets off the ground
Thursday 9 March 2023 - 12:28
interactive investor comments on the FCA authorising the first LTAF.

ISA ideas for investors hunting income
Thursday 9 March 2023 - 09:57
Our most-bought ISA picks in the current tax year confirm that dividends never go out of fashion.

Gender pay gap leading to a £68,096 pension shortfall
Wednesday 8 March 2023 - 12:32
interactive investor’s Alice Guy looks at the gender pension gap on International Women's Day 2023.

Britons feeling force of inflation in shopping baskets
Wednesday 8 March 2023 - 10:19
ii comments on the ONS report on food inflation trend.

Auto-enrolment expansion could give £40K retirement boost to young workers
Wednesday 8 March 2023 - 09:23
However, older workers still miss out on £25,000 of pension saving.

ii calculates cost of early retirement after pension cash crunch warning
Tuesday 7 March 2023 - 14:26
interactive investor calculations follow Bank of England warning on the cash crunch facing many older workers contemplating early retirement.

interactive investor hires Alice Guy ACA as head of pensions
Tuesday 7 March 2023 - 12:50
This key hire at interactive investor is an internal promotion.

Conflicting views on UK housing market
Tuesday 7 March 2023 - 07:41
The latest Halifax House Price Index report paints a different picture of the property market to Nationwide’s assessment, but the downward trend remains evident.

Bed & ISA applications jump 206% in February
Monday 6 March 2023 - 15:15
interactive investor reports significant jump as shrinking CGT and dividend tax allowances loom.

Pension black hole looming for Generation X
Monday 6 March 2023 - 12:58
66% of older defined contribution pension savers are not saving enough.

Thousands could lose £60,000 state pension boost over 20 years if they don’t act now
Monday 6 March 2023 - 11:14
Plugging National Insurance gaps could be good idea, as interactive investor experts explain.

State energy bill support could continue in April
Friday 3 March 2023 - 10:21
interactive investor comments on news that some energy firms are expecting government support to be kept at or near current levels.

Pensions dashboard project hit by delays
Thursday 2 March 2023 - 14:07
interactive investor comments on the setback.

A return to cautious optimism?
Thursday 2 March 2023 - 13:04
Interactive investor comments on Investment Association January data.

Most-bought investments: February 2023
Thursday 2 March 2023 - 11:47
Investors go big on banks and favour global funds and dividend-paying trusts.

Mortgage approvals fall further, while borrowing climbs
Wednesday 1 March 2023 - 10:46
interactive investor comments on the latest BoE Money & Credit report as pressure on personal finances mounts.

Junior ISA insights: young, increasingly passive, and building a nest egg
Wednesday 1 March 2023 - 10:08
interactive investor publishes some thought-provoking Junior ISA insights.

Biggest annual fall in house prices in over 10 years
Wednesday 1 March 2023 - 09:47
interactive investor comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

ii comments on broadening access to financial advice
Wednesday 1 March 2023 - 09:19
We welcome FCA proposals, but want no consumer left behind.

Food and non-food price inflation hits fresh highs
Wednesday 1 March 2023 - 07:01
interactive investor comments on the latest BRC Shop Price Index as onslaught of heightened costs looms in spring.

Food takes a bigger bite out of household budgets
Tuesday 28 February 2023 - 10:18
interactive investor comments on Kantar UK grocery inflation.

Beginner investors - where to start?
Monday 27 February 2023 - 14:01
In a universe of more than 3,000 funds, 1,000 ETFs, hundreds of investment trusts and 40,000 global and UK stocks, we share tips and fund picks from interactive investor.

How do we keep Britain investing? ii publishes discussion paper
Monday 27 February 2023 - 11:13
interactive investor today publishes a discussion paper, ‘Fair charging and value for money: how do we keep Britain investing?’

Poorest households could spend 37% of budget on energy from April before summer reprieve
Friday 24 February 2023 - 13:36
The pain of higher energy bills isn’t over yet as a 43% price hike is just round the corner, says interactive investor.

ii to increase interest on cash balances from 1 March 2023
Thursday 23 February 2023 - 10:19
Interactive investor, the UK’s second-largest investment platform for private investors, will again increase the rate of interest on cash balances.

Financial education: ‘we have a fractured system’
Wednesday 22 February 2023 - 14:58
interactive investor welcomes All-Party Parliamentary Group on financial education for young people report, published today.

The power of flat fees vs percentage charges on large pots
Wednesday 22 February 2023 - 10:42
Large pot cost comparisons show how flat fees come into their own, says interactive investor.

Data highlights how money worries wreak havoc on mental health
Wednesday 22 February 2023 - 10:19
interactive investor comments on the ONS debt and well-being survey.

The hidden cost of the drive to get over-50s back to work
Tuesday 21 February 2023 - 14:41
The money purchase annual allowance could cost £50,000 in missed investment value over 12 years for pensioners returning to work, interactive investor research finds.

Time to tap the rainy day savings as 70% of pensioners cut back on fuel
Monday 20 February 2023 - 13:20
interactive investor comments on ONS data on the impact of the increased cost of living.

Hope to retire at 57? State pension age change could leave you with £38K shortfall
Monday 20 February 2023 - 10:03
interactive investor calculates how changes in the state pension age could force workers targeting retirement at 57 to save an additional £38,000 to bridge the gap until private pension access.

Shop sales up in January
Friday 17 February 2023 - 07:57
Retail sales gain momentum in January after a poor festive showing with help from sales promotions, but the trend remains one of decline.

ISA inspiration: funds, trusts, income, sustainable options, and more
Thursday 16 February 2023 - 15:29
With the end of the tax year fast approaching, interactive investor shares last-minute ideas.

Fast-rising rents a growing blocker for would-be buyers
Wednesday 14 February 2023 - 10:13
ONS House Price Index figures confirm slowdown prognosis.

Inflation eases to 10.1%
Wednesday 14 February 2023 - 07:36
The figure is down from the previous month, but consumers are not out of the woods yet.

Jump in Bed & ISA applications ahead of tax year end and shrinking allowances
Tuesday 13 February 2023 - 09:22
interactive investor sees rise in applications as tax planning takes centre stage amid changes.

Britons struggling to maintain financial resilience as cost-of-living storm rages on
Monday 13 February 2023 - 10:31
interactive investor comments on the ONS characteristics of adults experiencing energy and food insecurity study.

DIY investors reminded of ISA deadlines ahead of crucial tax changes
Thursday 9 February 2023 - 11:41
Use it or lose it, interactive investor warns ahead of tax changes that could bring more people into the tax net.

Emotions, investing, and FTSE 100 record highs
Thursday 9 February 2023 - 11:40
interactive investor’s Myron Jobson comments in the run-up to Valentine’s Day.

interactive investor comments on mortgage and landlord possession data
Thursday 9 February 2023 - 10:30
Low unemployment and tighter affordability and forbearance rules could slow rise in repossession activity.

Multi-million-pound tax raid costing investment trust customers £100 a year
Thursday 9 February 2023 - 09:37
interactive investor makes a series of calls in its HMRC submission ahead of the Spring Statement.

Pass-through voting: a game changer for shareholder democracy?
Wednesday 8 February 2023 - 12:53
interactive investor comments on today's white paper from Tumelo.

Property market reeling from affordability blow
Tuesday 7 February 2023 - 08:07
interactive investor comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Income over £50,000? How to avoid High-Income Child Benefit charge and save 59% in tax
Monday 6 February 2023 - 15:41
New calculations by interactive investor reveal that it's worth knowing your rights.

Where do ISA millionaires invest?
Monday 6 February 2023 - 09:48
Tough year sees millionaire numbers dip, but investment trusts continue to power portfolios.

interactive investor comments on IFS pension report
Monday 6 February 2023 - 00:01
Proposals in 'a blueprint for a better tax treatment of pensions', bring risk of unintended consequences.

Funds data is lesson in the importance of regular investing
Thursday 2 February 2023 - 14:03
Investment Association data shows the amount of money taken out of investment funds in 2022 exceeds the financial crisis.

What 4% interest rates mean for your personal finances
Thursday 2 February 2023 - 12:34
The Bank of England has today upped interest rates for the 10th consecutive time.

Most-bought investments: January 2023
Thursday 2 February 2023 - 09:16
Almost a clean sheet for passive funds, while active investors seek out investment trust bargains.

interactive investor comments on crypto regulation proposals
Wednesday 1 February 2023 - 12:19
The proposals seek to bring robust consumer protections while harnessing the advantages of crypto technology to help the UK innovate.

Housing market slowdown spills over into the new year
Wednesday 1 February 2023 - 07:31
interactive investor comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

US shares trading offer lands at heart of Q4 2022 earning season
Tuesday 31 January 2023 - 15:23
interactive investor comments on US earnings season.

Fund investors go global three years on from Brexit
Tuesday 31 January 2023 - 13:03
While the IMF points to negative growth ahead, UK equities have been climbing back.

Mortgage approvals continue to wane
Tuesday 31 January 2023 - 10:54
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England Money & Credit report.

Food prices taking a bigger bite out of household budgets
Tuesday 31 January 2023 - 09:50
British grocery inflation hit a record 16.7% in the four weeks to 22 January 2023, according to market researcher Kantar.

Big day for pensions puts value for money top of the agenda
Monday 30 January 2023 - 13:51
Today, the government announced a spate of pension consultations and documents.

‘Investor Essentials’ launched by interactive investor
Monday 30 January 2023 - 09:19
From 1 February, invest up to £30,000 for just £4.99 a month.

‘Getting by’ is the norm for many households amid rampant inflation
Wednesday 25 January 2023 - 12:42
interactive investor comments on ONS household disposable income and inequality stats.

The financial penalty of a rising state pension age
Wednesday 25 January 2023 - 11:34
Hiking state pension age to 68 by mid-2030s could mean lost year of payment of £16,902 after inflation, interactive investor calculations show.

interactive investor Super 60 list: annual review
Tuesday 24 January 2023 - 11:35
‘Five out' and ‘three in’, while a torrid 2022 reflects on performance.

NS&I hikes interest rates
Tuesday 24 January 2023 - 11:19
Another shot in the arm to savings rates, but it still pays to shop around for the best deal.

Fiscal drag race still a money spinner for the government
Tuesday 24 January 2023 - 10:11
interactive investor comments on HMRC tax receipts.

Google’s parent Alphabet adds to big tech job layoffs
Friday 20 January 2023 - 12:53
The news follows announcements about job cuts at Microsoft, Amazon and other firms.

interactive investor comments on the latest ONS retail sales
Friday 20 January 2023 - 08:48
Rampant inflation robbed shoppers of purchasing power over the festive period.

Will China bring prosperity to investors in the Year of the Rabbit?
Wednesday 18 January 2023 - 11:55
interactive investor’s experts assess whether this Lunar New Year marks the return to more positive investment sentiment towards China.

interactive investor comments on the latest ONS House Price Index
Wednesday 18 January 2023 - 10:15
Buyers increasingly pushed to the sidelines despite fall in annual house price inflation.

Inflation falls again to 10.5%... but consumers remain under pressure
Wednesday 18 January 2023 - 07:46
...but consumers remain under pressure, says interactive investor.

ii comments on the latest ONS labour market overview
Tuesday 17 January 2023 - 08:08
Wages are rising at an unprecedented pace - but red-hot inflation prevents workers reaping the full benefits.

ii Private Investor Performance Index: Q4 2022
Monday 16 January 2023 - 10:45
Portfolios bear marks of a tumultuous year, but Q4 marks a return to form and female investors lead the charge.

ii comments on the PLSA Retirement Living Standards report
Thursday 12 January 2023 - 11:13
Research underlines the importance of a workplace pension to bridge the gap between the state pension and a comfortable retirement amid cost of living pressures.

ii to increase interest on cash balances from 1 February 2023
Thursday 12 January 2023 - 10:09
interactive investor unveils the fourth increase in eight months.

30% jump in shareholder votes processed in 2022, says ii
Wednesday 11 January 2023 - 09:19
interactive investor reports its 2022 data on UK private investor voting behaviour.

‘Investing more’ is top financial priority for 2023
Monday 9 January 2023 - 14:53
interactive investor survey reveals desire to spend less and save more.

Rising mortgage rates and rent pile on misery for households
Monday 9 January 2023 - 11:00
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS housing cost data.

Buyers need a miracle to turn home ownership dreams into reality
Friday 6 January 2023 - 07:33
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Maths lessons until 18?
Wednesday 4 January 2023 - 15:24
interactive investor comments and collates views from financial education commentators.

Most-bought investments: December 2022
Wednesday 4 January 2023 - 11:51
Opportunists look to buy on dips, Fundsmith Equity retains its top spot, and wealth preservation strategies return to vogue.

Divorce Day 2023: 65% of divorcees leave pensions out of negotiation
Wednesday 4 January 2023 - 11:24
Pensions may be the biggest financial asset, but they are often not part of conversation about divorce, interactive investor research finds.

Spending squeeze led to rise in use of credit products before festive period
Wednesday 4 January 2023 - 11:01
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on the latest Bank of England Money & Credit report.

Inflation robbed shoppers of purchasing power over Christmas
Wednesday 4 January 2023 - 07:39
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on the BRC shop price index.

Millions to get new cost of living payments from spring
Tuesday 3 January 2023 - 10:34
But individuals will still need to do most of the heavy lifting.

Housing market still showing hallmarks of a slowdown
Wednesday 21 December 2022 - 10:52
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on HMRC property transaction data.

ii’s Friends and Family one year since launch
Friday 16 December 2022 - 10:58
A younger, predominantly female audience is harnessing ii’s Friends and Family initiative  – but with a fifth of new customers over 55, a multi-generational approach is also emerging.

A look back at the pension year that was
Thursday 15 December 2022 - 14:13
interactive investor's Alice Guy analyses another year of moving goalposts for those saving money for their retirement.

UK interest rates rise to 3.5%
Thursday 15 December 2022 - 12:30
interactive investor experts comment on today's move by the Bank of England, with more rates rises predicted in 2023.

interactive investor comments on IFS report, Death and Taxes and Pensions
Thursday 15 December 2022 - 09:02
The IFS has set out proposals that it says would make the tax treatment of pensions at death “fairer and more economically efficient”.

Which were the bestselling investments on interactive investor in 2022?
Wednesday 14 December 2022 - 13:32
Global passive fund strategies dominate and investment trust investors look to capital preservation, income and global themes.

Double-digit house price inflation exposes distortions caused by stamp duty holiday
Wednesday 14 December 2022 - 10:50
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments on the latest ONS House Price Index.

Inflation falls to 10.7% in November...
Wednesday 14 December 2022 - 07:50
...but remains close to a 40-year high as the cost of living continues to cripple finances.

Specialist funds and trusts hog the performance tables in 2022
Tuesday 13 December 2022 - 12:12
In a difficult year, it is niche, specialist strategies that are dominating the top and bottom of the performance tables.

‘This is the biggest shake-up in consumer credit in generations’
Friday 9 December 2022 - 11:04
interactive investor comments on the reform of the Consumer Credit Act consultation.

Investor poll: fears, predictions and strategies for 2023
Thursday 8 December 2022 - 12:23
We asked you about the outlook for the year ahead and where you think the FTSE 100 will end 2023. Here are your answers.

Freezing tax thresholds could increase tax burden for poorest workers by 107% by 2028
Thursday 8 December 2022 - 10:46
interactive investor experts comment on the effects of fiscal drag.

The gift that could prove the most valuable for your children this year
Wednesday 7 December 2022 - 09:32
A Junior ISA can help set your children on a sturdy financial path.

Best and worst-performing asset classes of 2022
Tuesday 6 December 2022 - 15:38
Commodities top the list, while bitcoin plummets amid a more challenging landscape, FTX debacle and looming UK regulation.

Black Friday spending drives sales but cost-of-living squeeze set to hit Christmas
Tuesday 6 December 2022 - 08:42
Myron Jobson, Senior Personal Finance Analyst, comments on the latest BRC retail sales.

Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Awards 2022: winners announced
Monday 5 December 2022 - 10:08
interactive investor reveals the UK’s best personal finance teachers.

Most-bought investments: November 2022
Friday 2 December 2022 - 10:08
Terry Smith is a lone ranger as passive funds dominate, while investment trusts become the ‘go-to’ for active strategies.

House buyers and sellers need to tread carefully as market slowdown gathers pace
Thursday 1 December 2022 - 08:05
interactive investor comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

Tax relief is a key part of the UK pension system: use it or lose it
Wednesday 30 November 2022 - 12:30
interactive investor shares pension calculations.

Food inflation at record high leaves bitter taste in run-up to Christmas
Wednesday 30 November 2022 - 09:53
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on BRC shop price inflation.

A ‘watershed moment’
Wednesday 30 November 2022 - 09:25
interactive investor CEO Richard Wilson comments on FCA proposals to make financial advice more accessible.

Outflows from flexible savings accounts surge as mortgage approvals drop
Tuesday 29 November 2022 - 11:05
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on the latest Bank of England Money & Credit report.

Inflation on the menu this Christmas
Tuesday 29 November 2022 - 09:39
Festive dinners up 19% for vegetarians and 11% for a turkey meal since last year.

Ofgem plans aim to better protect bill-payers as energy crisis rages
Friday 25 November 2022 - 11:07
Proposal to ring fence customers' cash scrapped.

Energy price cap hits £4,279 in January
Thursday 24 November 2022 - 11:06
Energy Price Guarantee protects bill payers from increase – but many people are still struggling at the current level.

Rampant inflation takes idea of ‘cash-strapped students’ to new level
Wednesday 23 November 2022 - 10:42
interactive investor comments on ONS data on the the cost of living for students at universities.

Millions to receive next cost-of-living payments today
Wednesday 23 November 2022 - 09:53
Individuals will still need to do most of the heavy lifting to fortify their finances amid the cost-of-living storm.

Utilico Emerging Markets investment trust half-year report
Tuesday 22 November 2022 - 14:14
interactive investor comments on the update from the Super 60 rated investment trust.

The ultimate ‘no surprises’ investment trust
Monday 21 November 2022 - 15:19
interactive investor comments on the half-yearly report from Personal Assets Trust.

Energy Bills Support Scheme takes some of sting out of soaring bills
Friday 18 November 2022 - 10:38
Cost-of-living squeeze on budgets remains firm, says Myron Jobson.

Investors believe in opportunities despite recessionary risk, poll shows
Thursday 17 November 2022 - 10:22
interactive investor poll finds two-thirds believe now is a good time to invest, despite biting inflation and other concerns.

Private investors flex muscles ahead of trust proposed mandate change
Wednesday 16 November 2022 - 14:32
Shareholders of JPMorgan Russian Securities Trust will vote this month on a proposed new mandate.

Will chaotic aftermath of the mini-budget be repeated following the Autumn Statement?
Wednesday 16 November 2022 - 10:47
Myron Jobson, interactive investor's senior personal finance analyst, comments on the latest ONS house price index as the property market hits a tipping point.

Inflation hits fresh four-decade high of 11.1%
Wednesday 16 November 2022 - 08:08
It is hoped that the worst is now behind us, but tough times still lie ahead.

World’s population hits 8 billion
Tuesday 15 November 2022 - 11:17
Societal structures will need to change to meet the needs of ageing populations - and better pension engagement is crucial.

Post-Covid jobs boom ending as recession looms
Tuesday 15 November 2022 - 08:25
The latest figures in the ONS labour market overview suggest the jobs boom is coming to an end with a lengthy recession on the horizon.

Big week for personal finances ahead
Monday 14 November 2022 - 13:02
Both inflation figures and the Autumn Statement are due as the nation’s financial resilience is under threat.

ii to increase interest on cash balances from 1 December 2022
Thursday 10 November 2022 - 11:28
Investment platform to begin paying interest on the first £10,000 effective from the first of next month.

What the Autumn Statement could hold for personal finances
Thursday 10 November 2022 - 10:27
interactive investor experts offer their views.

US midterms: what’s the impact for investors?
Wednesday 9 November 2022 - 15:23
With more than 100 million Americans casting their vote yesterday, interactive investor asks whether this could be a historic buying opportunity for US shares.

Impact-focused sustainable trusts capture investors’ attention
Tuesday 8 November 2022 - 15:32
Coinciding with the UN’s annual climate conference, COP27, interactive investor outlines the most-bought sustainable funds on its platform, year-to-date.

ii comments on rumours of extension of IHT nil-rate band freeze
Tuesday 8 November 2022 - 12:44
Inheritance tax increasingly becoming a raid on hard-working families.

Rising prices and rates makes hanging on to cash harder
Tuesday 8 November 2022 - 08:52
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on the Money & Pensions Service savings survey.

interactive investor comments on potential pension reforms
Monday 7 November 2022 - 15:45
As speculation mounts, our experts respond.

interactive investor comments on Talk Money Week 2022
Monday 7 November 2022 - 11:19
Young people are more confident talking about money, interactive investor research shows, but progress still needs to be made in breaking traditional taboo around finances.

Rising mortgage rates and cost-of-living crunch hits housing market
Monday 7 November 2022 - 08:31
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at interactive investor, comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Fiscal drag race set to cost middle-earners an extra £1,900
Friday 4 November 2022 - 12:16
The figure rises to £15,000 for top earners, interactive investor calculations reveal.

Steps to calm nerves ahead of a looming recession
Thursday 3 November 2022 - 16:05
interactive investor experts consider the Bank of England's recession comments.

What a historic interest rate rise means for personal finances
Thursday 3 November 2022 - 12:22
interactive investor comments on the Bank of England's announcement and the market reaction.

ii ACE 40: annual review prompts two fund removals and one addition
Wednesday 2 November 2022 - 14:24
interactive investor announces changes to its sustainable rated list.

Most-bought investments: October 2022
Wednesday 2 November 2022 - 10:54
Income-hungry investors eat up yields from investment trusts and FTSE 100 blue-chips, Tesla jumps back into the top 10, and capital preservation-focused trusts take more of a backseat.

Coming soon to a screen near you...pensions dashboards
Tuesday 1 November 2022 - 12:03
Several years in the making, there is now light at the end of the tunnel for savers.

Property market slowdown evident
Tuesday 1 November 2022 - 09:55
Many buyers can’t make the numbers work as the Bank of England interest rate decision looms, says Myron Jobson as he comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

Goodbye, Help to Buy scheme
Friday 28 October 2022 - 11:34
While not a roaring success, the end of the scheme could not have come at a worse time for first-time buyers.

Wage growth has accelerated and decelerated at the same time due to inflation
Wednesday 26 October 2022 - 11:03
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst, comments on ONS employee earnings in the UK 2022.

Groceries taking a bigger bite out of household budgets
Tuesday 25 October 2022 - 10:08
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst, comments on the latest ONS food price inflation, energy bills and rent statistics.

interactive investor comments on the latest HMRC tax receipts
Friday 21 October 2022 - 10:56
The latest bumper tax haul offers clues as to why the tax cutting mini-budget was a dud with markets.

Nation’s financial resilience on a knife-edge
Friday 21 October 2022 - 00:01
Myron Jobson, our senior personal finance analyst, comments on the latest FCA Financial Lives survey.

Obvious lag between data and the state of the property market
Wednesday 19 October 2022 - 10:29
interactive investor's Myron Jobson comments on the latest ONS House Price Index.

Inflation returns to 40-year high of 10.1%
Wednesday 19 October 2022 - 08:38
Runaway prices in tandem with the rising cost of borrowing continue to hit people’s pockets hard.

Pensions triple lock: interactive investor comments
Tuesday 18 October 2022 - 17:45
Following a series of U-turns, could a potential backslide on the pensions triple lock guarantee leave another blemish?

interactive investor comments on the economic statement
Monday 17 October 2022 - 17:03
The roller-coaster ride for UK markets and personal finances is not yet over.

Emergency statement on the mini-budget: what it means for personal finances
Monday 17 October 2022 - 13:28
interactive investor experts comments on the new chancellor’s plans to reverse almost all the tax cuts announced by his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng in the mini-budget.

ii Private Investor Performance Index: Q3 2022
Monday 17 October 2022 - 09:43
Nowhere to hide: tumultuous year to date sets the clock back, but two-year data remains positive.

Forget a U-turn, this is a full 360 by the PM
Friday 14 October 2022 - 16:11
We are almost back to square one with the decision to reinstate the increase in corporation tax.

Kwexit and U-turns leave consumers spinning
Friday 14 October 2022 - 13:53
Many will be keeping their eyes peeled be on mortgage market, says interactive investor’s Myron Jobson.

interactive investor comments on the Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey
Thursday 13 October 2022 - 10:54
Bleak prognosis among lenders suggests financial resilience being tested among many of those relying on loans and plastic.

PLSA report backs some key findings from ii's Great British Retirement Survey
Wednesday 12 October 2022 - 15:35
The largest UK-wide survey of its kind backs up the PLSA’s findings and emphasises the need for better education on how pensions work.

interactive investor comments on a confidence crisis and property funds
Wednesday 12 October 2022 - 15:06
A more than decade-old problem re-emerges, says Myron Jobson.

Great British Retirement Survey highlights how inflation is wrecking retirement dreams
Wednesday 12 October 2022 - 08:00
This year, Britons have gone from locked in by the pandemic to priced out of retirement, as the cost-of-living crisis bites, and savings plans are cut or axed.

Cash remains king as a budgeting tool
Monday 10 October 2022 - 10:42
Post Office reveals record cash withdrawals and deposits in August.

Rising mortgage rates main blocker for buyers
Friday 7 October 2022 - 07:40
ii rated picks dominate, alongside income-generative and wealth preservation strategies.

Regular investing: the best-selling funds and trusts so far this year
Thursday 6 October 2022 - 11:51
ii rated picks dominate, alongside income-generative and wealth preservation strategies.

interactive investor comments on benefit uprating
Thursday 6 October 2022 - 10:41
Vulnerable consumers face benefits cut in real terms if payments are not uprated in line with inflation.

Child Trust Funds: many accounts forgotten as Junior ISAs take centre stage
Wednesday 5 October 2022 - 10:54
Young people could have an average of £2,100 in their Child Trust Fund account waiting to be claimed.

The Week That Was: investors snap up fixed income securities
Tuesday 4 October 2022 - 15:42
Move follows the mini-budget-fuelled market sell-off as yields rose.

SIPP cashback offer part of continued focus on value
Tuesday 4 October 2022 - 09:41
interactive investor unveils attractive cashback offer for new and existing customers.

Most-bought investments: September 2022
Monday 3 October 2022 - 16:06
Only one active fund makes the top 10 funds, as investors eye up buying opportunities.

One in 10 Britons have chosen a sustainable pension
Monday 3 October 2022 - 12:53
The research for interactive investor has revealed that Londoners are leading the way.

Government U-turn on 45p tax rate abolition
Monday 3 October 2022 - 10:46
interactive investor experts on what it could mean for personal finances.

Report identifies those most at risk of poor retirement
Friday 30 September 2022 - 10:33
Part-time and gig economy workers, low paid and women among those most at risk of inadequate retirement incomes.

More pension schemes tasked with climate-related financial disclosure obligations
Friday 30 September 2022 - 09:25
UK pension schemes worth over £1billion will come under climate-related financial disclosure obligations from the regulator from 1 October.

Bank of England intervention: the impact on pensions
Wednesday 28 September 2022 - 16:48
interactive investor's head of pensions and savings comments on today's move by the central bank.

interactive investor launches new ‘On the Money’ podcast
Wednesday 28 September 2022 - 11:52
The new show will be hosted by a leading team of experts.

NS&I raises Premium Bonds’ prize rate to 2.2%
Tuesday 27 September 2022 - 13:25
Lottery-style alternative to easy access savings account could tempt savers - but investment could be a better bet in the long term.

ii to increase interest on cash balances from 1 October 2022
Tuesday 27 September 2022 - 12:08
interactive investor to increase the rate of interest on cash balances over £10,000.

Mortgage marketplace in flux
Tuesday 27 September 2022 - 12:04
No silver-bullet solution for borrowers as affordability squeeze intensifies.

Sterling’s slump amid biting inflation: what this means for private investors
Monday 26 September 2022 - 15:21
interactive investor comments on the impact of the mini-budget and the prospect of an emergency rate hike from the Bank of England.

Will interest rates rise to 6%?
Monday 26 September 2022 - 14:37
Myron Jobson explains what the fall in the value of the pound and the prospect of interest rates rising to 6% means for personal finances.

Fraudsters scheme amid the cost-of-living crisis
Monday 26 September 2022 - 10:57
Conmen are trying to take advantage of people struggling as prices soar, as scam offences continues to mushroom.

What does the mini-Budget mean for personal finances?
Friday 23 September 2022 - 14:54
ii experts dig into the numbers.

Pension contributions will cost a little more after mini-Budget
Friday 23 September 2022 - 13:41
Our head of pensions and savings Rebecca O’Connor explains the impact of the basic rate income tax reduction from 20% to 19%.

interactive investor wins AIC Shareholder Engagement Award for second year in a row
Friday 23 September 2022 - 12:05
Delight over recognition of commitment to shareholder engagement.

A ‘mini’ budget full of big announcements
Friday 23 September 2022 - 11:26
interactive investor comments on announcements made by Kwasi Kwarteng.

Chancellor takes a wrecking ball to current tax system
Friday 23 September 2022 - 10:43
Household savings could be in the front door and straight out the back, says ii's head of pensions and savings Rebecca O'Connor.

National Insurance rise U-turn
Thursday 22 September 2022 - 17:10
interactive investor comments on the announcement from the chancellor.

BoE base rate moves to 2.25%: what now for pensions, savings and mortgages?
Thursday 22 September 2022 - 13:01
interactive investor comments on the impact of the interest rate rise on home owners, pensioners and savers.

Bumper tax haul offers crucial insight ahead of mini-Budget
Wednesday 21 September 2022 - 11:18
Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst, comments on the latest HMRC tax receipts.

ii comments on FCA statement over potential enforcement action against Link Fund Solutions
Wednesday 21 September 2022 - 10:30
Dzmitry Lipski, head of funds research, at interactive investor comments.

Nation’s retirement fate will be in the hands of new pensions minister
Tuesday 20 September 2022 - 15:43
interactive investor’s head of pensions and savings Rebecca O’Connor comments on the announcement that Guy Opperman has been removed from the post of Pensions Minister.

What the emergency mini-Budget could mean for personal finances in pounds and pence
Tuesday 20 September 2022 - 14:02
New calculations from interactive investor reveal how much workers could be better off if the 1.25% National Insurance uplift U-turn and 1p income tax cut are announced in Friday’s emergency mini-Budget.

ii comment: City of London trust’s latest result
Tuesday 20 September 2022 - 12:22
interactive investor on the investment trust's results for the year ended 30 June 2022.

Emergency mini-budget: tax cuts expected
Friday 16 September 2022 - 13:25
Tax-cutting measures could ease cost-of-living squeeze and stimulate economic growth – but at what cost?

interactive investor comments on ONS figures for retail sales
Friday 16 September 2022 - 07:54
Rapid price increases curtailed spending appetite during a key month for back-to-school spending and discounted seasonal stock.

Save the date: 11 October is the launch of the Great British Retirement Survey 2022
Thursday 15 September 2022 - 10:02
interactive investor shares details of the launch of the biggest retirement survey of its kind.

interactive investor comments on the ONS House Price Index
Wednesday 14 September 2022 - 10:55
Huge jump in house prices doesn’t tell us where prices are heading amid mortgage affordability squeeze.

Fundsmith Emerging Equities Trust: ii comments on proposed liquidation
Wednesday 14 September 2022 - 10:51
interactive investor is surprised to see no talk of rollover option for the trust’s DIY investors.

Inflation falls to 9.9%
Wednesday 14 September 2022 - 07:59
Psychological impact of not having double-digit price rises doesn’t shroud the reality that inflation remains sizzling hot.

Unemployment falls to 48-year low
Tuesday 13 September 2022 - 08:20
interactive investor says fall in vacancies and deceleration in wage growth paints a less rosy picture.

Spring was an ‘agonising season’ for personal finances
Thursday 8 September 2022 - 11:21
ii's Myron Jobson comments on figures from UK Finance on consumer spending for Q2 2022.

Single parents face cost-of-living wipeout as inflation continues to mushroom
Wednesday 7 September 2022 - 12:41
New ONS data reveals family finances were strained during the pandemic.

Low-income households face 33% rise in costs as energy bills soar...
Tuesday 6 September 2022 - 09:48
...versus 14% for high income households, interactive investor research suggests.

Investment platform charges: time to care
Monday 5 September 2022 - 10:53
interactive investor shares a comment piece by CEO Richard Wilson.

SIPP Trends Snapshot launched by interactive investor
Monday 5 September 2022 - 09:49
Big decrease in tax-free lump sum withdrawals from pensions this year.

Most-bought investments: August 2022
Thursday 1 September 2022 - 11:40
‘Oldies but goodies’ return to favour in tough times as F&C investment trust catapults back into the top 10 for the first time since the dark days of the pandemic.

Nationwide House Price Index: annual house price growth slows but still double digits
Thursday 1 September 2022 - 07:54
A robust property market powers through the inflation storm – but hallmarks of slowdown are present.

School packed lunches up 17%, ii research finds
Wednesday 31 August 2022 - 11:26
Will the supermarkets be feeling the pain too in this back-to-school season?

Rising cost of groceries difficult to swallow
Wednesday 31 August 2022 - 10:24
interactive investor comments on the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index, a monthly measure of UK shop price inflation, as the cost-of-living crunch intensifies.

Spike in credit card borrowing
Tuesday 30 August 2022 - 11:15
The biggest annual growth rate of credit card borrowing since 2005 shows the most vulnerable cannot make any further cuts. Myron Jobson comments on the latest Bank of England Money and Credit report.

UK energy price cap to hit £3,549
Friday 26 August 2022 - 10:36
The stratospheric rise in energy is set to be a real-life nightmare before Christmas for consumers.

interactive investor comments on the cost of living payment
Thursday 25 August 2022 - 16:40
The payment is out of date and won’t stretch far enough ahead of bleak winter for personal finances, says Myron Jobson.

Retail investors set to benefit from Tesla’s stock split
Thursday 25 August 2022 - 12:20
interactive investor comments on the electric car maker’s move.

‘No two households’ energy usage is the same’
Tuesday 23 August 2022 - 10:45
Large households could pay up to £2,362 a year more than the headline energy price cap level come April, interactive investor research finds.

Eye-watering UK inflation forecast warns of difficult start to 2023
Monday 22 August 2022 - 14:50
interactive investor comments on the latest outlook from Citigroup’s chief economist.

Inflation-fuelled bumper tax haul leaves some Britons with a sour taste
Friday 19 August 2022 - 12:05
interactive investor comments on HMRC tax receipts at a time of rocketing energy bills.

‘Buy now, pay later adverts can be as clear as mud’
Friday 19 August 2022 - 10:43
interactive investor comments as FCA warns BNPL firms about misleading marketing.

Consumers adapt to higher prices by prioritising essentials
Friday 19 August 2022 - 08:05
interactive investor comments on ONS retail sales.

CT UK Social Bond Fund keeps place in ii ACE 40
Thurs 18 August 2022 - 10:37
interactive investor has retained the fund on the ii sustainable ACE 40-rated list after a formal review.

Runaway UK housing market showing strong signs of a slowdown
Wed 17 August 2022 - 11:14
interactive investor comments on ONS House Price Index figures.

40-year high for price rises could put retirement on hold
Wed 17 August 2022 - 08:11
Retirees with private pension pots will find it harder to make their money last and could run out of money sooner, warns interactive investor's head of pensions and savings.

No respite from relentless rise in prices
Wed 17 August 2022 - 08:08
Inflation continues to wreak havoc on personal finances, says ii's senior personal finance analyst.

Millions not getting the maximum state pension amount
Tues 16 August 2022 - 12:36
Our head of pensions and savings comments on official state pension figures.

‘Real Returns Ready Reckoner’ shows inflation takes shine off gold...
Tues 16 August 2022 - 11:28
...yet the precious metal holds its own compared to other assets, says interactive investor.

Cost of living for students swells by 9% in a year, ii finds
Tues 16 August 2022 - 10:34
interactive investor's Myron Jobson outlines cost-cutting tips for new and existing students.

Stark divide in public and private sector pay, as job vacancies fall
Tues 16 August 2022 - 08:33
interactive investor comments on ONS Labour Market figures.

Food bill: Britain's favourite dishes and beverages price index
Thurs 4 August 2022 - 10:02
Cost of ham sandwich up 22.9% in one year, but some prices have fallen in the last 10 years.

Cost-of-living crisis means more people vulnerable to scams
Wed 3 August 2022 - 11:55
interactive investor comments on The Pensions Regulator's three-year scam strategy.

Balanced Commercial Property Trust: Q2 trading update
Tues 2 August 2022 - 14:59
interactive investor comments on figures from the Super 60 trust.

Most-bought investments: July 2022
Tues 2 August 2022 - 09:23
Investors stick by their passives and wealth preservation strategies against contemplative market backdrop.

House prices move higher in July
Tues 2 August 2022 - 08:00
House prices are showing signs of slowing down - but not nearly as much as buyers would like.

There is a ‘third way’ for workplace pensions
Mon 1 August 2022 - 12:10
interactive investor comments on the launch of collective defined contribution schemes.

Clampdown on marketing of high-risk investments
Mon 1 August 2022 - 11:17
The role of the Financial Conduct Authority isn’t to play nanny, but to ensure clear and concise risk warnings.

ii named recommended SIPP provider by Which?
Mon 1 August 2022 - 10:31
Research by UK consumer champion reflects our outstanding value for money and product offering.

interactive investor cuts dealing charges by 25%
Mon 1 August 2022 - 09:44
Investment platform delivers even greater value for customers.

£400 energy payment: a faff for those with ‘non-smart’ prepayment devices
Fri 29 July 2022 - 12:18
interactive investor warns consumers to remain vigilant against scammers amid the roll-out of government cost-of-living support schemes.

interactive investor comments on ONS housing purchase affordability data
Thurs 28 July 2022 - 11:21
Mortgage affordability is a growing hurdle, but the axing of a key stress test from August offers respite.

Investment platforms appointed gatekeepers on value for money reports, says ii
Wed 27 July 2022 - 12:10
interactive investor comments on the FCA Consumer Duty.

ii reports 48% jump in shareholder votes processed in first half of 2022
Tues 26 July 2022 - 12:44
Rise in private investors making their voices heard at AGMs, including Lloyds Bank, Aviva and BP.

Cost-of-living support policies already out of date
Tues 26 July 2022 - 11:20
Price rises continue to defy expectations.

Trusts vs funds: why it’s vital to take the rough with the smooth
Wed 20 July 2022 - 14:11
Research from interactive investor explores how funds and investment trusts compare through a difficult environment, as well as looking at longer-term performance.

Trusts vs funds: why it’s vital to take the rough with the smooth
Wed 20 July 2022 - 14:11
Research from interactive investor explores how funds and investment trusts compare through a difficult environment, as well as looking at longer-term performance.

More bonds content to help investors amid a changing landscape
Tues 19 July 2022 - 10:15
interactive investor steps up its content and research on bonds and money market funds to help investors navigate the fixed income market.

Mid-life MOTs are great, but prevention is better than cure
Thurs 14 July 2022 - 13:59
interactive investor's head of pensions and savings comments on the extension of the government's Mid-life MOT project.

Pensions dashboards: industry called to the start line
Thurs 14 July 2022 - 12:43
Government emphasises keeping it simple.

interactive investor and Money Movers collaborate
Wed 13 July 2022 - 10:54
Partnership aims to boost participation in investment among women.

Fee-free trading offer on US shares between 27-29 July
Wed 13 July 2022 - 10:06
All eyes on US Q2 earnings season as interactive investor launches offer.

Award-winning money teacher talks to ii
Tues 12 July 2022 - 15:09
‘Growth of “buy now, pay later” services particularly worrying’, winning teacher from 2021 tells interactive investor.

ii Private Investor Performance Index: Q2 2022
Tues 12 July 2022 - 09:57
No escaping the past six months, but private investors weather a volatile two years well.

House prices reach new record high
Thurs 7 July 2022 - 07:34
Halifax House Price Index: growing affordability pressures have not dented demand for homes enough to deter strong price gains.

Chancellor and health secretary exit as cost-of-living crisis rages
Wed 6 July 2022 - 11:41
Sinking feeling for HMS Britain as duo jump ship.

FCA defers definition of what it means to be green
Tues 5 July 2022 - 15:22
The City regulator bides its time but the investment industry and pension and ISA savers need the transparency and peace of mind that official disclosures and labels will give them.

Most-bought investments: June 2022
Tues 5 July 2022 - 10:43
Investors look to diversify away from tech towards alternatives and inflation-busting strategies amid cost-of-living crisis, while passives dominate top fund picks.

ii rebrands its long list from ‘ethical’ to ‘sustainable’
Mon 4 July 2022 - 14:06
interactive investor shines a light on the performance of the sustainable investing universe.

‘The worst is yet to come for consumers’
Thurs 30 June 2022 - 10:45
UK household incomes in longest-ever run of declines due to runaway inflation as agonising autumn for personal finances looms.

Nationwide House Price Index: slowing in UK house price growth
Thurs 30 June 2022 - 07:34
The current pace of price appreciation doesn’t appear sustainable over the long run, but a sharp fall in prices is unlikely.

Investors warned to be on their guard against fraud amid fall in living standards
Wed 29 June 2022 - 12:02
interactive investor comments on UK finance fraud losses data.

Rising cost of essentials continues to hit those on the breadline hardest
Wed 29 June 2022 - 09:02
interactive investor comments on figures from the British Retail Consortium on shop price inflation.

interactive investor to pay interest on cash balances from 1 July 2022
Tues 28 June 2022 - 13:06
Interest will be paid on cash balances held in British Pounds and US dollars.

A rising tide has not lifted all boats, and gaps in pension participation remain
Tues 28 June 2022 - 10:50
interactive investor comments on ONS pension participation trends.

Sales stumble amid high inflation as consumers shift spending priorities
Thurs 24 June 2022 - 07:47
interactive investor comments on ONS retail sales figures.

Geopolitical risk in investing: industry experts reveal regional outlooks in ii masterclass
Thurs 23 June 2022 - 09:49
A recent interactive investor event looked at why investors should not underestimate political risks.

ii ACE 40 rated list: two removals and one new entrant
Wed 22 June 2022 - 13:07
A torrid year to date for ESG prompts Morningstar to act.

Average UK house price jumps by £31,000 in a year
Wed 22 June 2022 - 11:07
However, growing affordability hurdle appears set to stop the runaway housing market in its tracks, says ii, as we comment on the ONS House Price Index.

UK inflation edges up as food prices surge
Wed 22 June 2022 - 08:10
Any hopes that the Bank of England will ease the pace of interest rate hikes likely to be dashed as prices edge higher.

Return of triple lock for pensions in 2023-24
Wed 22 June 2022 - 08:10
Our head of pensions and savings comments on inflation nudging higher after the government confirms that the triple lock will apply to state pensions next year.

Auto-enrolment: what will the next 10 years look like?
Tues 21 June 2022 - 13:19
The Association of British insurers calls for a widening of the auto-enrolment net.

The Great British Retirement Survey 2022: win £1,000
Tues 21 June 2022 - 11:32
We want to hear from you! The biggest retirement survey of its kind, brought to you by interactive investor, is back for a third year.

Regulation of buy now, pay later industry is overdue...
Mon 20 June 2022 - 11:12
...but it should not nullify benefits of BNPL arrangements, says ii.

Ofgem unveils plans to protect consumers as energy crisis rages on
Mon 20 June 2022 - 09:51
The regulator's new proposals will better protect bill-payers as energy bills soar.

‘Sustainable pensions coming for millions’
Fri 17 June 2022 - 14:42
We 'cannot afford to wait for perfect data’ is the message to pension schemes on net-zero alignment reporting.

Britons ‘shift from savers to borrowers’ amid cost of living crunch
Fri 17 June 2022 - 10:58
interactive investor comments on the ONS Covid impact on income and spending study.

Retirement inequality at ‘shocking’ levels as defined contribution pensions take over
Fri 17 June 2022 - 10:38
There are more people with pensions, but ONS data on retirement saving in Great Britain reveals bleak picture for some long-term pension investors.

What does the rate rise mean for inflation and personal finances?
Thurs 16 June 2022 - 12:14
interactive investor experts discuss the Bank of England's hike in interest rates.

Consumer Credit Act: interactive investor comments on plans for reform
Thurs 16 June 2022 - 11:10
Plans laid out to bolster safeguards, improve inclusion and get a handle on buy now, pay later schemes.

Almost half of investors want interest rates to rise by 0.5% or more
Wed 15 June 2022 - 11:25
We share the findings of the latest interactive investor flash poll.

‘Better guidance on pensions and affordable access to financial advice is needed’
Tues 14 June 2022 - 09:08
interactive investor comments on the call for evidence from government on whether people get enough help with pensions.

Hiring optimism tempered by talent shortage and cost of living pressures
Tues 14 June 2022 - 08:20
interactive investor comments on an ONS labour market overview.

1.8 million taxpayers claimed working from home tax relief in 2021-22
Mon 13 June 2022 - 10:15
interactive investor Freedom of Information request reveals action taken by UK taxpayers, and it's not too late to put in a claim worth up to £250.

Cost-of-living crisis could become a ‘new frontier for fraudsters’
Mon 13 June 2022 - 08:55
interactive investor comments on Citizens Advice research on scams.

Stress over financial distress can make it hard to find solutions
Fri 10 June 2022 - 10:57
interactive investor comments on an ONS study on worries about the rising costs of living.

How ii experts get their kids excited about saving
Thurs 9 June 2022 - 15:34
Ahead of My Money Week 2022, ii experts explain how they learned about money growing up, and how they talk to their own children about it.

Personal Assets Trust’s final results: the ii analyst view
Thurs 9 June 2022 - 13:26
Protecting wealth during red-hot inflation is like running against the wind, but Sebastian Lyon has done it again, says interactive investor.

Former ‘big four’ chartered accountant Alice Guy joins ii as personal finance editor
Wed 8 June 2022 - 14:30
New role comes at a crucial time for investors who are facing a once-in-a-generation cost-of-living crisis, with savings under pressure, pensions squeezed and inflation running hot.

2020-21 tax year: the time the cash ISA was no longer king
Wed 8 June 2022 - 12:50
interactive investor experts comment on annual savings statistics from HMRC.

interactive investor comments on calls to reform pension systems to fix ‘slow motion car crash’
Wed 8 June 2022 - 11:17
Our head of pensions and savings considers calls for urgent reform of state and workplace pension systems to improve retirement outcomes.

Buy now, pay later can be a banana skin for those in debt
Wed 8 June 2022 - 09:54
interactive investor comments on Citizens Advice BNPL research.

House buyers frustrated as prices rise for 11th consecutive month
Wed 8 June 2022 - 07:31
interactive investor comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Consumer demand continues to be squeezed by cost-of-living crunch
Tues 7 June 2022 - 08:02
interactive investor comments on British Retail Consortium like-for-like retail sales.

Hanging on to pandemic savings ‘increasingly unlikely’ for many households
Mon 6 June 2022 - 13:10
interactive investor comments on ONS UK household saving ratio and Covid data.

Most-bought investments: May 2022
Wed 1 June 2022 - 13:23
Investors are reacting positively to the global relief rally but are ultimately divided, with those taking risk off the table and others attempting to ‘buy low’.

Mortgage lending down, consumer credit up as rising cost of living bites
Tues 31 May 2022 - 10:56
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England Money and Credit report.

Impact of food inflation is unique to each individual
Mon 30 May 2022 - 10:19
interactive investor comments on the ONS lowest-cost groceries inflation study.

abrdn completes acquisition of interactive investor
Mon 30 May 2022 - 09:05
ii, which will operate as a standalone business and independent brand within abrdn, welcomes the start of an exciting new chapter.

Worldwide Healthcare Trust annual results: the ii analyst view
Fri 27 May 2022 - 15:20
interactive investor comments on the investment trust's figures.

‘Nudge’ beats a wink for pension customers who would benefit from more guidance
Wed 26 May 2022 - 13:45
Our head of pensions and savings comments on a new idea and says that many people tend to have a passive approach with their pensions and need some momentum to get going.

New cost of living measures go a long way towards easing the squeeze...
Wed 26 May 2022 - 13:38
...but individuals will have to do most of the heavy lifting to fortify their finances.

Listing regime: ‘time to break the old school club’
Wed 26 May 2022 - 12:09
interactive investor calls on the FCA to protect private investor rights and promote plain English.

What do investors think of a potential windfall tax on energy firms?
Wed 26 May 2022 - 09:12
A new poll of interactive investor website visitors reflects a variety of views on this nuanced issue.

New measures could break down ‘wall of unawareness’ around pensions
Tues 24 May 2022 - 16:50
interactive investor comments on plans from the Pensions Regulator and the FCA.

Premium Bonds: NS&I hikes prize rate
Tues 24 May 2022 - 10:54
The increase in NS&I Premium Bonds prize fund rate is long overdue, and it still pays to shop around for the best deal.

Threadneedle UK Social Bond Fund under formal review
Mon 23 May 2022 - 09:57
ii move prompted by industry veteran and social bond pioneer Simon Bond announcing his retirement in 2023.

Consumers bought more in April, but are changing the way they shop
Fri 20 May 2022 - 08:08
ii's Myron Jobson comments on the latest ONS retail sales figures amid the cost of living crisis.

Andy Burnham calls for more financial education on ii Family Money Show
Thurs 19 May 2022 - 11:11
Manchester Mayor emphasises the link between financial education and well-being.

Protecting access to cash is vital amid cost-of-living crisis
Thurs 19 May 2022 - 10:46
Handling physical cash is also useful for teaching young children about money to help them develop good financial habits.

Myth bust that spending falls through later life
Thurs 19 May 2022 - 09:25
interactive investor comments on findings of new IFS research.

House price growth cools, but affordability a growing concern
Wed 18 May 2022 - 10:59
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS House Price Index.

40-year high for inflation of 9% is ‘panic-inducing’ for the old and vulnerable
Wed 18 May 2022 - 07:43
interactive investor's head of pensions and savings considers the impact on pensioners.

Nowhere to hide for consumers as inflation hits 9%
Wed 18 May 2022 - 07:15
Household budgets are crumbling under the pressure of spiralling inflation.

Is Netflix worth the cost?
Tues 17 May 2022 - 15:03
Price rises set for this Friday offers a timely reminder to take stock of your spending.

Jobseekers holding all the cards amid race to attract and retain talent
Tues 17 May 2022 - 08:25
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS labour market overview.

We are ‘helpless’ against rise in cost of living, says Bank governor
Mon 16 May 2022 - 17:28
interactive investor comments on the remarks made by Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England.

Finsbury Growth & Income half-year results: the ii analyst view
Mon 16 May 2022 - 15:21
Skin in the game ensures Nick Train serves up far more than just platitudes to shareholders.

Energy price cap could be reviewed every three months
Mon 16 May 2022 - 09:01
Reviewing the energy price cap more regularly offers greater consistency, but is likely to spell disaster for struggling households.

Budgeting tips from a former Dragon on the ii Family Money Show
Mon 16 May 2022 - 12:48
Sarah Willingham and broadcaster Gabby Logan discuss the role money has played in Sarah’s family life and entrepreneurial success.

Fastest cost-of-living rise hurts poorest families the most
Fri 13 May 2022 - 12:08
interactive investor comments on ONS Household Inflation estimates.

Bitcoin’s bounce is characteristic of the ‘Wild West’ crypto market
Fri 13 May 2022 - 10:26
interactive investor comments on cryptocurrencies.

The crypto sell-off: a tough pill to swallow for some
Thurs 12 May 2022 - 11:56
The crash highlights the importance of nuanced conversations about risk and reward, says our senior personal finance analyst.

ii unveils new SIPP and ISA cashback offers
Thurs 12 May 2022 - 09:36
Two new cashback offers come at a time when many savers will be counting every single pound and penny.

ii comments on the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme and Help to Buy ISA stats
Wed 11 May 2022 - 11:33
Home ownership dream still out of reach for many despite well-intentioned schemes.

Scottish Mortgage suffers due to brutal tech sell-off...
Wed 11 May 2022 - 10:48
...but Britain’s former largest investment trust can still reward patient long-term investors, says interactive investor.

Mental Health Awareness Week: the impact of financial insecurity on well-being
Tues 10 May 2022 - 15:21
interactive investor outlines practical steps for addressing financial stress.

Queen’s Speech: households left to go it alone
Tues 10 May 2022 - 13:11
Few new measures to protect budgets from being obliterated by cost-of-living crisis, says ii.

ii sounds warning on creating confusion for pension savers
Mon 9 May 2022 - 14:07
Proposals to change pension illustrations risk causing further confusion for people planning retirement, interactive investor warns.

Low-paid workers can have multiple jobs under reforms
Mon 9 May 2022 - 11:07
Widening the ban on employment exclusivity clauses is essential for the lowest-paid workers amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Saj Arshad named ii's new chief commercial officer
Mon 9 May 2022 - 10:32
Saj Arshad joins ii from UK retail bank Santander.

Most-bought investments: April 2022
Wed 4 May 2022 - 09:24
Investors seek refuge in passives and capital preservation strategies, but pounce on Tesla amid share price falls and Elon Musk in the media.

More than a third of Britons think cost of living crisis will stymie financial goals
Tues 3 May 2022 - 09:16
Our senior personal finance analyst comments on the latest interactive investor poll.

‘Real Returns Ready Reckoner’ shows inflation decimating already falling returns on investments
Fri 29 April 2022 - 08:23
The ready reckoner is designed to help people understand the impact of inflation on their money, according to where they store savings and investments.

Stubbornly hot housing market showing signs of cooling
Fri 29 April 2022 - 07:38
interactive investor comments on the Nationwide House Price Index.

Rising energy bills have squeezed budgets until the pips squeak
Thurs 28 April 2022 - 11:17
Escalating European energy crisis set to exacerbate matters.

Explosive growth of cryptos has left FCA picking up the pieces
Tues 26 April 2022 - 15:50
interactive investor's senior personal finance analyst comments on the City watchdog and cryptocurrency.

IHT increasingly feels like a raid on hard-working families
Tues 26 April 2022 - 10:15
interactive investor comments on the latest HMRC tax receipts.

No one is immune from the ‘inflation pinch’
Mon 25 April 2022 - 13:52
interactive investor comments on ONS data on the cost of living and suggests ways you can mitigate the worst of the impact.

ii comments on the disability pay gap
Mon 25 April 2022 - 11:51
Our senior personal finance analyst comments on the ONS statistics.

ii launches Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Awards 2022
Mon 25 April 2022 - 09:34
The search is on to find Britain’s best money teacher with a £25,000 prize pot to be shared among winning schools.

Keeping a lid on spending ‘a daily battle’ amid runaway inflation
Fri 22 April 2022 - 08:04
interactive investor comments on ONS Retail Sales data.

Call to lower auto-enrolment minimum age to boost pension participation
Wed 20 April 2022 - 12:08
interactive investor comments on ONS workplace pension data.

Pension blind spots cost an average of £120K over a working life
Wed 20 April 2022 - 10:22
interactive investor launches Show Me My Money 2022 report, revealing the scale of pension blind spots in the UK – and the cost.

Regular investing at ii up 67% in two years
Tues 19 April 2022 - 15:07
Figures revealed as cost-of-living crisis and market uncertainty bites.

BMO Commercial Property Trust: the ii analyst view
Tues 19 April 2022 - 14:00
The Super 60 investment trust reports its annual results.

Uptick in loans highlights challenge households face
Thurs 14 April 2022 - 10:50
interactive investor comments on the BOE Credit Conditions Survey.

ii launches TV sponsorship deal with Sky News’ Financial Report
Thurs 14 April 2022 - 10:12
This partnership ramps up interactive investor’s multimedia and digital presence.

How long before cost-of-living crisis slows house price growth?
Wed 13 April 2022 - 11:06
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS UK House Price Index.

‘This kind of inflation leaves people living on a wing and a prayer’
Wed 13 April 2022 - 07:48
interactive investor's head of pensions and savings comments on the latest ONS data.

Four tips for consumers as inflation hits 7%
Wed 13 April 2022 - 07:41
The cost-of-living surges to the highest level since records began pushing household budgets to breaking point.

More ii customers using ‘Bed and ISA’
Tues 12 April 2022 - 11:03
Proportion of interactive investor ISA customers utilising Bed & ISA up 60% in two years as cost of living squeeze intensifies.

Inflation has erased gains in wages and then some for most workers
Tues 12 April 2022 - 07:50
interactive investor comments on the ONS Labour Market overview.

Just £5.55 a week more for state pensioners
Mon 11 April 2022 - 09:36
Many struggling to cope with huge rises in energy and food bills.

ii Private Investor Performance Index: Q1 2022
Mon 11 April 2022 - 09:26
Sobering quarter where professional fund managers fared no better; longer term positives remain.

Merchants final results: the ii analyst view
Thurs 7 April 2022 - 12:21
interactive investor comments on the trust's annual results.

Runaway property prices defy expectations
Thurs 7 April 2022 - 07:26
interactive investor comments on the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Cost of living crisis widens gap between haves and have-nots
Wed 6 April 2022 - 11:02
interactive investor comments on ONS Covid Impact on Household Spending report.

One in four stop contributions to long-term investments
Wed 6 April 2022 - 10:01
Rising cost of living forces cutbacks, interactive investor poll finds.

Q1 ii customer voting trends
Wed 6 April 2022 - 09:43
interactive investor breaks down DIY investors’ biggest bugbears around AGMs.

Kickstart employment scheme fails to reach target
Tues 5 April 2022 - 13:33
Youth employment scheme falls well below expectations, as meaningful careers remain desperately out of reach.

Impax Environment Markets: annual results for the ACE 40 trust
Tues 5 April 2022 - 13:27
interactive investor comments on numbers from the investment trust.

‘Mad March’ sees pension contribution rush at tax year end
Tues 5 April 2022 - 11:13
Our head of pensions and savings comments on the findings from interactive investor data.

Early bird ISA investors catch an extra £37,632 over 22 years since ISA launch
Tues 5 April 2022 - 10:43
interactive investor analysis finds that the early bird ISA investor catches the best returns over the long term.

Most-bought investments: March 2022
Mon 4 April 2022 - 09:35
Investors split between inflation-busting capital preservation strategies, passives, and growth.

House prices up 14.3%, according to Nationwide
Thurs 31 March 2022 - 07:52
interactive investor comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index.

How to cut costs in an ‘Agonising April’ for personal finances
Wed 30 March 2022 - 16:29
interactive investor comments on the £73 a month rise in bills.

Proposals to diversify pension investments published
Wed 30 March 2022 - 11:54
In theory, the government measures should boost retirement outcomes, says our head of pensions and savings.

Keeping a lid on spending now a daily battle for most
Wed 30 March 2022 - 10:55
interactive investor comments on ONS cost of living research.

Last-minute ISA investment ideas
Tues 29 March 2022 - 14:04
interactive investor experts share some ideas and remind DIY investors of fast-approaching ISA deadlines.

Stampede to remortgage before rates rise further
Tues 29 March 2022 - 12:26
interactive investor comments on the latest BOE Money & Credit report.

Food taking a bigger bite out of budgets amid soaring prices
Tues 29 March 2022 - 09:58
interactive investor comments on Kantar grocery price inflation figures.

Household income inequality worries amplified amid cost-of-living crisis
Mon 28 March 2022 - 12:14
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS figures.

ISA millionaires: seven-figure pots on ii jump to 983
Fri 25 March 2022 - 12:04
Investment trusts are the secret sauce for growth.

Approval to merge funds passed
Thurs 24 March 2022 - 12:00
Equity Trustees Fund Services announce fundholder approval to merge ES Share Centre Multi-Manager Growth and ES Share Centre Multi-Manager Growth & Income funds with ES Investec Wealth & Investment Funds.

Firm up language on high-risk investments, ii urges FCA
Wed 23 March 2022 - 12:14
High risk is about more than just crypto and CFDs, says interactive investor's Moira O'Neill.

Spring Statement: what to look for (and what not to look for) on pensions
Tues 22 March 2022 - 12:04
Before Wednesday's Spring Statement, Becky O’Connor, head of pensions and savings at interactive investor, comments on what the chancellor might pull out of the bag (or not), for pension savers and retirees.

Tips for retirees as state pension increase dwarfed by soaring living costs
Mon 21 March 2022 - 10:18
Pensioners dependent on the state could be almost £1,000 in the red as the price of goods and services goes up much faster than the state pension. Our head of pensions and savings explains. 

Interest rate hike means savers are damned if they do, damned if they don't
Thurs 17 March 2022 - 10:18
Becky O’Connor, head of pensions and savings at interactive investor,considers the impact of today's 0.25% increase in interest rates to 0.75% forsavers, ISA and pension investors.

Ethical investing and Russia-Ukraine war
Tues 15 March 2022 - 10:18
More than half of investors are conscious of how their money is invested because of the conflict, interactive investor poll finds.

Pay fails to keep up with rising prices
Tues 15 March 2022 - 10:08
Wages are fighting a losing battle against ballooning inflation.

Pension withdrawals up as cost of living rises
Tues 15 March 2022 - 09:52
Value of funds in drawdown drops 11.6%, with retirement plans ‘between a rock and a hard place’.

Young Persons’ Money Index is another rallying cry for financial education
Mon 14 March 2022 - 15:04
interactive investor comments on the latest Young Persons' Money Index published today by the London Institute of Banking & Finance.

What does the war in Ukraine mean for pensions?
Mon 14 March 2022 - 11:42
The war in Ukraine has consequences for global stock markets, which in turn could affect the value of pension funds, says our head of pensions and savings Rebecca O'Connor.

Sports bras and meat-free sausages: what’s new in the UK inflation ‘shopping basket’
Mon 14 March 2022 - 09:56
2022’s virtual ‘shopping basket’ additions are out of touch with the everyday expenditure of the masses, says interactive investor.

Is it the dawn of a new era for shareholder activism?
Thurs 10 March 2022 - 14:26
The Ukraine crisis has put the spotlight on how individual investors and consumers, large brands, corporates, and fund managers can make their views heard.

Financial crisis: regular investing vs lump-sum investing
Wed 9 March 2022 - 12:16
On the anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis low in 2009, we compare regular investing versus lump sum investing through volatile times.

Pre-Covid financial squeeze has turned into a stranglehold today
Wed 9 March 2022 - 11:48
interactive investor comments on ONS household wealth statistics.

interactive investor comments on changes to the Online Safety Bill to tackle scam ads
Wed 9 March 2022 - 10:21
The challenge will be creating a consistent and robust regulatory framework for the internet giants to follow, says interactive investor.

Soaring price of oil deepens cost of living crisis
Tues 8 March 2022 - 14:07
Those earning £30K set for a £1,100 rise in costs, says interactive investor.

Where have ‘keep calm and carry on’ regular ISA savers been investing?
Tues 8 March 2022 - 12:42
interactive investor looks at where regular investors have been investing and reveals the top 15 most-bought investments this tax year.

Junior ISAs: where are ii experts investing their children’s ISAs?
Tues 8 March 2022 - 10:02
Saving for your children’s future amid market turbulence and the cost-of-living squeeze.

‘Mortgage affordability a growing hurdle for many’
Mon 7 March 2022 - 10:45
interactive investor comments on the latest Halifax price index.

Increase in supply of homes a ray of light for first-time buyers
Fri 4 March 2022 - 11:54
interactive investor comments on Zoopla’s housing market statistics.

Evolving scams mean no one can afford to let their guard down
Thurs 3 March 2022 - 10:40
The harsh reality is that it remains difficult to stay a step ahead of ever-evolving financial scams.

International Women’s Day 2022: debunking myths about female investors
Wed 2 March 2022 - 15:13
On the eve of International Women’s Day on 8 March, interactive investor explores how investors feel about some of the common assumptions made about female investors.

Shop prices rise at fastest rate in a decade
Wed 2 March 2022 - 10:20
Shopping baskets are increasingly weighing down our wallets and make it difficult to cut down on costs, says interactive investor.

Average UK house price exceeds £260,000 for first time
Wed 2 March 2022 - 08:36
Runaway house prices mean first-time buyers have to make quite a bit of money or save for a very long time, says interactive investor. 

Most-bought investments: February 2022
Tues 1 March 2022 - 13:44
Time of crisis sees fund buyers cling to passives, while others lean on volatility. 

Why older workers are deserting the workplace
Tues 1 March 2022 - 13:28
The coronavirus pandemic, ill health and stress behind the over-50s leaving work, and they are not planning on returning, ONS study finds. 

Cost-of-living crisis could change borrowing and savings habits
Tues 1 March 2022 - 11:33
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England Money and Credit Report.

Gender pension gap forms around the age women have first child
Tues 1 March 2022 - 11:09
Data published today reveals the shocking extent of the gender pension gap and how it progresses throughout women’s lives. 

interactive investor comments on mortgage affordability tests
Mon 28 Feb 2022 - 11:40
Rather than loosen affordability rules, lenders should take into consideration factors that demonstrate an affordable budget.

‘Pension Builder’ launched by interactive investor
Mon 28 Feb 2022 - 08:00
Our low-cost, standalone Pension Builder plan is aimed at the 6.2 million people in the UK who want to build up their long-term wealth by focusing on their pension.

The financial impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict
Thurs 24 Feb 2022 - 14:36
interactive investor's team of investing experts comment on the financial dimensions of this unfolding humanitarian crisis.

Mortgage prisoners say they will never be able to retire
Wed 23 Feb 2022 - 15:01
Britons pushed to breaking point by high interest rates, interactive investor finds.

Fight inflation ‘runaway train’ by checking your investment platform costs
Wed 23 Feb 2022 - 13:19
An effective way to fight inflation is to start with investment platform costs, which can add up to tens of thousands of pounds over the long term, as our figures show.

Another certainty in life besides death and taxes
Wed 23 Feb 2022 - 11:04
Death and taxes used to be the only two certainties in life, but you can now add scam calls, says interactive investor.

Big freeze in tax allowances will increase tax burden in the years to come
Tues 22 Feb 2022 - 11:27
interactive investor comments on the latest HMRC tax receipts.

One in three investors to give adult children a living inheritance in 2022
Mon 21 Feb 2022 - 13:19
Enter the ‘BNTL’ – Better Now Than Later - generation.

Is insecurity the new normal for investors?
Mon 21 Feb 2022 - 13:19
Two years since the start of the Covid-19 market sell-off, interactive investor explores how investors can navigate markets which have gone into ‘anxiety mode’.

ISA season: what now for the pandemic novice investor?
Mon 21 Feb 2022 - 11:45
Two years on from the first Covid-linked market sell-off, interactive investor considers the next steps for fledgling investors.

Top 20 most-bought sustainable funds, trusts and ETFs in ISAs
Fri 18 Feb 2022 - 12:12
interactive investor looks at the most-bought sustainable investments among ISA customers, over the current tax year to date - from 6 April 2021-16 February 2022.

‘It's a stretch to call Help to Buy ISA a success’
Thurs 17 Feb 2022 - 11:21
interactive investor's senior personal finance analyst Myron Jobson considers the scheme.

First-time buyers disillusioned by runaway house prices
Wed 16 Feb 2022 - 11:07
interactive investor comments on the ONS House Price Index.

Fighting price rises has become a daily battle, says ii
Wed 16 Feb 2022 - 10:22
Our senior personal finance analyst explains what is powering inflation, savings, and what consumers can do to help themselves.

‘Surviving the here and now makes future-proofing harder’
Wed 16 Feb 2022 - 07:20
UK inflation rises to 5.5% amid cost of living crisis.

Women more dependent on pension credit than men
Tues 15 Feb 2022 - 11:24
Our head of pensions and savings comments on official state pension statistics.

Finally it’s ‘green means go’ for NS&I green bonds
Tues 15 Feb 2022 - 09:57
A new issue of green bonds by NS&I, the government-backed savings institution, offers a rate of 1.3% over a three-year term.

‘Keep calm and do nothing’ amid rising inflation, say 80% of investors...
Mon 14 Feb 2022 - 14:04
...But 7% are selectively selling, new interactive investor poll of 5,000 finds.

Don’t leave it too late to take pension income
Mon 14 Feb 2022 - 11:07
interactive investor sounds a warning for those taking pension income close to the end of the tax year.

BNPL major players have their first taste of intensive regulation to come
Mon 14 Feb 2022 - 10:08
It is high time the mushrooming BNPL industry is brought into regulation and subject to the same rules as the traditional credit industry, says interactive investor's Myron Jobson.

Big jump in ISA millionaires at interactive investor
Mon 14 Feb 2022 - 09:41
Funds given cold shoulder in favour of investment trusts.

NS&I ups savings rates
Thurs 10 Feb 2022 - 11:10
Nothing to shout about, but these rises will hopefully spark a reprieve in rates more broadly, says interactive investor.

UK property values ‘hitting affordability ceiling’
Thurs 10 Feb 2022 - 08:51
RICS House Price Balance survey paints an all-too-familiar picture of the UK property market.

Rip-off Britain? Seven tips to ease the cost-of-living crisis
Wed 9 Feb 2022 - 14:10
More than half of consumers feel they are getting a raw deal on energy, according to the results of a new interactive investor poll.

How often has value outperformed growth in the first quarter of a year?
Wed 9 Feb 2022 - 14:05
With value stocks in vogue, interactive investor looks back at the past 23 years.

Tips on shielding wealth from tax and inflation
Tues 8 Feb 2022 - 16:46
Don’t forget handy tools like Bed and ISA, says interactive investor, with other tips to help make your money work harder.

Auto-enrolment earnings' trigger kept at £10K
Tues 8 Feb 2022 - 13:12
17,000 more workers to be brought into pension saving as government freezes earnings threshold.

House prices hit new record high
Mon 7 Feb 2022 - 08:38
Double whammy of higher interest rates and escalating cost of living has done little more than tap the brakes on runaway market, says interactive investor.

Mountain for wannabe homeowners is getting steeper
Thurs 3 Feb 2022 - 13:35
After the Bank of England base rate rise, our senior personal finance analyst considers first-time buyers and savers.

‘April set to be cruellest month in decades’ for household finances
Thurs 3 Feb 2022 - 11:34
The direction of travel is confirmed by the Bank of England.

The only way is up for interest rates
Thurs 3 Feb 2022 - 12:14
The direction of travel is confirmed by the Bank of England.

Platinum Jubilee: what are the 25 most widely held stocks on the ii platform?
Wed 2 Feb 2022 - 15:25
interactive investor looks at British brands standing the test of time and to the future - will Marmite still be dividing opinion in 2092?

‘The government shouldn’t pull its punches when tackling financial scams’
Wed 2 Feb 2022 - 11:28
interactive investor comments on Treasury committee’s Economic Crime report.

Levelling up healthy life expectancy depends on income and housing boosts
Wed 2 Feb 2022 - 10:49
interactive investor comments on government White Paper.

Most-bought investments: January 2022
Tues 1 Feb 2022 - 14:54
Investors snap up Tesla, buy banks on creeping interest rates, and stick to their knitting on funds and investment trusts.

Households are borrowing more and saving less, report shows
Tues 1 Feb 2022 - 10:25
interactive investor comments on the Bank of England's Money and Credit Report.

Strongest start to the year for house prices since 2005
Tues 1 Feb 2022 - 07:22
interactive investor comments on Nationwide's House Price Index.

Draft pensions dashboards regulation published
Mon 31 Jan 2022 - 11:19
Millions stand to benefit from being able to see all their pensions in one place, says interactive investor's head of pensions and savings.

Fee-free trading offer on US shares
Mon 31 Jan 2022 - 11:01
interactive investor marks US earnings season with a special offer.

Britons ‘spooked’ by rising cost of living
Fri 28 Jan 2022 - 15:38
interactive investor comments on ONS inflation rate estimates for UK household groups.

Will China be a roaring success in the Year of the Tiger?
Thurs 27 Jan 2022 - 13:50
interactive investor experts comment ahead of Chinese New Year on 1 February.

Klarna 'buy now, pay later' firm launches card in UK
Wed 26 Jan 2022 - 13:35
interactive investor comments on the launch of physical card.

Brexit two years on
Wed 26 Jan 2022 - 12:29
If the major global stock markets were in a football league table, the FTSE 100 would be hovering just above relegation zone, says interactive investor.

Tax-free childcare scheme 'vital support' amid rising cost of living
Wed 26 Jan 2022 - 10:55
Our personal finance campaigner highlights a great money saver for eligible parents.

Big tech is given a reality check
Tues 25 Jan 2022 - 15:06
interactive investor comments on the recent market sell-off ahead of upcoming tech earnings.

Bumper tax haul after Covid lockdown costs
Tues 25 Jan 2022 - 12:52
interactive investor comments on latest HMRC tax receipts data.

‘The way in which we increase benefits is not befitting of the cost-of-living crisis’
Tues 25 Jan 2022 - 11:06
interactive investor responds to DWP abstract of benefit rates.

Headline inflation rate not representative of pensioner living cost rises
Tues 25 Jan 2022 - 10:33
Our head of pensions and savings responds to the DWP abstract of benefit rates.

Super 60 Morningstar makeover
Tues 25 Jan 2022 - 10:06
interactive investor publishes rated list changes and performance analysis as it outsources rated list.

There’s only one pathway, and that’s your own...
Mon 24 Jan 2022 - 14:55
...or so it appears from Investment Pathways uptake, one year on.

Awkward! ii on investment platform charge scenarios
Mon 24 Jan 2022 - 11:26
We turn the spotlight on the cost of investing.

ii's ‘Real Returns Ready Reckoner’ reveals ravages of inflation
Mon 24 Jan 2022 - 10:01
The tool is a quarterly tracker of returns after inflation on a popular selection of savings and investments, as well as assets.

97% fall in reports of scam HMRC phone calls
Fri 21 Jan 2022 - 11:41
interactive investor comments on the latest figures.

interactive investor comments on FCA consultation on proposals to protect consumers
Wed 19 Jan 2022 - 16:15
Today’s proposals broadly welcome, but new measures ‘need to be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater’.

House prices on the rise amid cost of living crisis
Wed 19 Jan 2022 - 11:06
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS UK House Price Index.

‘Inflation the highest for a generation’
Wed 19 Jan 2022 - 08:07
Everyone facing struggle to manage higher costs, says interactive investor.

Inflation hits 5.4%
Wed 19 Jan 2022 - 09:42
interactive investor comments as figure hits 30-year high.

Six ways to shield against the rising cost of living
Tues 18 Jan 2022 - 16:37
 interactive investor outlines how to inflation-proof your finances.

UK job market ‘alive and kicking’
Tues 18 Jan 2022 - 14:59
interactive investor comments on the latest employment figures.

Crypto advert rules to be strengthened
Tues 18 Jan 2022 - 12:11
interactive investor comments on new government plans.

‘With pension power comes responsibility’
Tues 18 Jan 2022 - 08:20
interactive investor comments on Work and Pensions Committee report.

Housing market ‘remains remarkably robust’
Mon 17 Jan 2022 - 14:40
interactive investor comments on the latest Rightmove House Price Index.

Amazon U-turn on Visa credit card ban
Mon 17 Jan 2022 - 14:24
The US leviathan says it is working with the credit card company on a potential solution.

‘Stronger nudge’ means more hand-holding towards pension guidance for those who need it
Mon 17 Jan 2022 - 10:05
interactive investor comments on DWP response to consultation.

Day care of ii Super 60 and ACE 40 outsourced to Morningstar
Mon 17 Jan 2022 - 07:47
Time to evolve, says interactive investor, over rated lists decision.

Lenders expect mortgage demand to wane in Q1
Thurs 13 Jan 2022 - 11:41
interactive investor comments on latest Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey.

Most millennials and Gen Z have two or more pension pots, research finds
Wed 12 Jan 2022 - 12:04
Ahead of the Pensions Dashboard launch next year, we share research on the average number of pension pots at different ages.

20 fund managers answer our ‘skin in the game’ question
Wed 12 Jan 2022 - 09:11
interactive investor continues drive for more transparency and parity with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

GameStop saga one year on: five takeaways from ‘meme stock’ phenomenon
Tues 11 Jan 2022 - 11:11
interactive investor's personal finance campaigner explores the five key takeaways of the GameStop saga.

Private Investor Index: ii customers beat professional investors in 2021
Tues 11 Jan 2022 - 09:25
Figures show that customers are ahead of major UK indices over two years.

interactive investor hires PR Manager
Mon 10 Jan 2022 - 15:34
interactive investor appoints experienced communications professional, Camilla Esmund.

‘More DIY investors making their voices heard’
Mon 10 Jan 2022 - 12:24
interactive investor shows meaningful rise in votes processed in 2021.

Romance scams: know how to swipe left on financial fraud
Mon 10 Jan 2022 - 10:42
interactive investor comments on new Action Fraud figures on dating scams.

Pensions remain a bigger share of wealth than property
Fri 7Jan 2022 - 12:00
interactive investor comments on the ONS Wealth in Great Britain report.

FCA urged to introduce consistent terminology for ESG
Fri 7Jan 2022 - 11:03
It’s time to get clear on ESG for DIY investors.

Average UK house price rose by more than £24,500 last year
Fri 7Jan 2022 - 07:57
interactive investor comments on the Halifax House Price Index.

Buy now pay later regulation can’t come soon enough
Thurs 6 Jan 2022 - 16:04
Our head of pensions and savings shares some of the best pension tips that no one is likely to tell you.

22 little-known pension tips and tricks
Thurs 6 Jan 2022 - 12:08
Our head of pensions and savings shares some of the best pension tips that no one is likely to tell you.

Most-bought investments: December 2021
Wed 5 Jan 2022 - 14:36
Inflation-proofing, tech and travel dominate – and investors swoop on Boohoo.

Bank of Mum and Dad funding more than home deposits
Wed 5 Jan 2022 - 08:35
Poll by interactive investor reveals how parents are helping adult children with financial support.

Younger and part-time workers need to get in on the Pensions Act
Wed 5 Jan 2022 - 07:26
A private member’s bill proposing to extend auto-enrolment to workers younger than 22, as well as those earning less than the current £10,000 minimum threshold, will be put forward in Parliament today.

‘The focus has shifted to remortgages’
Tues 4 Jan 2022 - 11:04
interactive investor comments on the latest Bank of England money and credit data.

Divorce Day 2022: don’t leave pensions out of the conversation
Fri 17 Dec 2021 - 11:49
Plus lawyer tips to keep the cost of separation low.

Most-popular IPOs with DIY customers in 2021...
Thurs 16 Dec 2021 - 09:44
...and the ones they were locked out of.

‘This is the kind of inflation that is felt by almost everyone’
Wed 15 Dec 2021 - 07:50
Inflation that starts with a ‘5’ means budgeting like never before for Britons.

State pension age may rise sooner as government launches review
Tues 14 Dec 2021 - 17:55
Millions could face having to work for longer before they get their state pension.

interactive investor comments on the Online Safety Bill
Tues 14 Dec 2021 - 11:41
Our personal finance campaigner highlights the merits of the bill, but stresses that the onus still falls on individuals to avoid financial harm.

Pension ‘trump cards’ launched by interactive investor
Tues 14 Dec 2021 - 10:18
More than 25 ways to describe a pension, research finds.

interactive investor shares open letter on financial education
Tues 14 Dec 2021 - 09:56
Letter to the education secretary and Financial Services Consumer panel calls for a series of urgent measures to address the effect of a lack of financial capability in the UK.

Mortgage market predictions and forecasts for 2022
Mon 13 Dec 2021 - 11:47
interactive investor comments on UK Finance estimates for this year and next.

Scottish Investment Trust: shareholders call time after 134 years
Thurs 9 Dec 2021 - 14:38
End of an era as shareholders approve the merger of Scottish Investment Trust and JPMorgan Global Growth & Income.

Best-performing funds and trusts year to date revealed
Thurs 9 Dec 2021 - 11:38
Commodities and frontier/emerging market strategies excel, but could new Covid variants throw a spanner in the works?

Surge of loan fee fraud during the festive period
Thurs 9 Dec 2021 - 10:45
interactive investor's personal finance campaigner Myron Jobson comments on the exploitation of people’s desperation to borrow.

11 items of pension admin to tick off your ‘Twixmas’ list
Thurs 9 Dec 2021 - 09:59
The period in between Christmas and New Year offers some time to get ‘life admin’ such as pensions sorted.

Vanguard unveils sustainable active funds
Wed 8 Dec 2021 - 11:29
Competition in the market just stepped up a gear, says interactive investor.

Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Awards 2021: winners announced
Wed 8 Dec 2021 - 09:49
interactive investor reveals the UK’s best personal finance teachers.

FCA plans for a new consumer duty
Tues 7 Dec 2021 - 13:04
Time to put exit fees back on the agenda, and tackle alphabet soup of share classes, says interactive investor.

Biggest threats to personal finances in 2022 revealed
Mon 6 Dec 2021 - 10:34
Investors most concerned about market crash and rising cost of living, interactive investor poll finds.

Most-bought investments: November 2021
Thurs 2 Dec 2021 - 14:24
We reveal the most-popular funds, trusts and shares on the interactive investor platform.

interactive investor announces proposed acquisition by abrdn
Thurs 2 Dec 2021 - 11:03
ii will operate as a standalone business and independent brand within abrdn.

ii Friends and Family - where have people been investing?
Wed 1 Dec 2021 - 14:36
We reveal the most-bought investments during the pilot.

New poll: here’s where you think the FTSE 100 will end 2022
Tues 30 Nov 2021 - 12:41
Find out what fellow investors think will happen to stocks in 2022, which region they think will do best and the biggest threat to stock markets next year.

Retirement outcomes of individual pension savers should remain primary goal, says ii
Tues 30 Nov 2021 - 11:33
Our head of pensions and savings comments on the consultation launched today by the DWP on changes to the pensions charge cap.

Artemis Monthly Distribution keeps place in ii Super 60
Tues 30 Nov 2021 - 09:21
Fund retains its place after formal review.

Pension transfers to be subject to flag system to stymie scammers
Mon 29 Nov 2021 - 16:19
Our head of pensions and savings comments on introduction of new rules.

Default fund for non-workplace pensions proposed
Thurs 25 Nov 2021 - 11:52
interactive investor responds to the opening of an FCA consultation into the provision of default funds for non-workplace pensions.

Government confirms state pension rise for 2022-23
Thurs 25 Nov 2021 - 11:02
interactive investor's head of pensions and savings comments.

The worrying rise of 40-year mortgages
Tues 23 Nov 2021 - 11:01
The cost of these long-term loans may be the prospect of retirement – or a much bigger pension, warns interactive investor.

Cost of care among biggest financial concerns for retired
Tues 23 Nov 2021 - 10:54
ii research shows almost a third of retired people rank the prospect of not being able to afford good-quality, long-term care among their top three financial concerns.

interactive investor launches Friends and Family
Mon 22 Nov 2021 - 09:51
Customers can gift free investing to five people for just £5 per month extra.

interactive investor comments on latest HMRC tax receipts data
Fri 19 Nov 2021 - 11:57
Taxman secures a bumper haul in the first half of the financial year.

Leeds leg of HS2 rail line scrapped
Thurs 18 Nov 2021 - 16:43
interactive investor's CEO comments on the revised plan.

UK house prices rise 11.8% in year to September
Wed 17 Nov 2021 - 11:52
interactive investor comments on the latest ONS UK house price index.

FCA proposal to ban debt packager referral fees to protect consumers
Wed 17 Nov 2021 - 10:39
Our personal finance campaigner comments on the regulator's plans.

Nowhere to hide from rising inflation for those on fixed incomes and savers
Wed 17 Nov 2021 - 08:28
UK inflation hits 10-year high.

Two ii Super 60 funds put under formal review
Tues 16 Nov 2021 - 11:55
CFP SDL UK Buffettology and Crux European Special Situations have both been placed under review ahead of the annual review of our rated list.

Jobs data raises interest rate hike expectations
Tues 16 Nov 2021 - 10:48
160,000 more workers brought into the UK labour market in October.

Door open for triple lock to be scrapped for good
Tues 16 Nov 2021 - 08:55
Our head of pensions and savings sounds a warning for pensioners.

ii Super 60 Lindsell Train Japanese Equity under formal review
Tues 9 Nov 2021 - 12:10
The fund has been put under formal review owing to performance concerns.

Regulation should stop scammers taking advantage of freedom and flexibility
Mon 8 Nov 2021 - 13:49
Our head of pensions and savings comments on new laws that will come into force at the end of the month.

A pause before an inevitable interest rate rise?
Thurs 4 Nov 2021 - 13:55
interactive investor experts comment on interest rates being held at 0.1%.

ACE 40 ethical rated list: ii completes annual review
Wed 3 Nov 2021 - 13:57
Two new additions and Impax Environmental Markets the top performer over one year.

Investors ‘crying out’ for official green standards
Wed 3 Nov 2021 - 10:48
interactive investor comments on FCA sustainable labelling discussion paper.

Millions offered hope that state pension could continue to rise by earnings
Wed 3 Nov 2021 - 09:01
Our head of pensions and savings comments on a vote at the House of Lords.

Most-bought investments: October 2021
Tues 2 Nov 2021 - 15:10
We reveal the most-popular funds, trusts and shares on the interactive investor platform.

Junior ISAs turn 10 and the average pot size hits £13,000
Mon 1 Nov 2021 - 10:11
interactive investor reveals how parents are investing and why the need for long-term savings for children has never been greater.

ii empowering investors to vote at AGMs, creating industry ‘tipping point’
Mon 1 Nov 2021 - 09:08
UK’s second-largest DIY investment platform opts in all customers for voting and AGMs.

Syncona investment trust keeps place in ii ACE 40
Fri 29 Oct 2021 - 10:22
interactive investor has completed its formal review of Syncona and it remains on the ACE 40 ethical rated list.

What Budget 2021 means for personal finances
Wed 27 Oct 2021 - 15:44
Our personal finance campaigner Myron Jobson examines what was and what wasn't announced.

Pensions boost for 1.2 million low-paid workers
Wed 27 Oct 2021 - 15:12
Government corrects longstanding anomaly.

Chancellor’s 4% inflation forecast a real-life scare story for spooked pensioners and savers
Wed 27 Oct 2021 - 15:06
Instant reaction to measures announced in this afternoon’s Budget from our head of pensions and savings.

COP26: ethical investing on the up among ii customers
Tues 26 Oct 2021 - 17:33
Renewable energy funds are proving the most popular.

ii Super 60 JPMorgan European Income Investment Trust under formal review
Tues 26 Oct 2021 - 13:41
The trust, which is a European equities income option in our Super 60 rated list, has been placed under formal review owing to a proposed merger with JPMorgan European Growth investment trust.

Autumn Budget 2021: investors split between cut taxes, raise taxes, leave tax alone
Tues 26 Oct 2021 - 10:38
A significant 40% of respondents to our poll want Rishi Sunak to focus on doing social good.

interactive investor comments on Long-Term Assets fund as FCA paves the way
Mon 25 Oct 2021 - 12:26
Our specialists give their views on a new type of open‑ended fund.

Going green with government bonds will put real returns in the red
Fri 22 Oct 2021 - 09:31
interactive investor's head of pensions and savings sounds a warning on the government's Green NS&I bonds.

Merger of trusts should be wake-up call for funds too, says interactive investor
Thurs 21 Oct 2021 - 12:07
The proposed merger of two trusts is also an example of the importance of using your vote.

Coming soon: five-day trading fee-free offer for US shares
Thurs 21 Oct 2021 - 10:44
Between 25 to 29 October, interactive investor is running a special offer.

State pension to rise from April 2022
Wed 20 Oct 2021 - 13:06
Payout to rise by £5.50 approximately a week next year following inflation data, but pensioners not out of the woods when it comes to rising living costs.

‘We are living in an investment age of extremes’
Wed 20 Oct 2021 - 11:37
interactive investor comments on FCA research into younger high-risk investors.

Private Investor Performance Index Q3 2021
Tues 19 Oct 2021 - 11:01
DIY investors outperform over one year with older investors leading the way.

Change to IHT treatment of pensions is ‘top concern for investors’
Tues 19 Oct 2021 - 08:56
interactive investor poll sheds light on the concerns of pension investors ahead of the Budget.

How to prepare your finances for an interest rate rise
Mon 18 Oct 2021 - 16:53
Our investor interest rates poll reveals that inflation is still the biggest fear, while two-thirds believe banks won’t raise savings rates by the same amount as rate hikes.

interactive investor comments on Klarna’s ‘pay now’ feature
Mon 18 Oct 2021 - 13:43
Our personal finance campaigner says the move is a positive first step forwards for the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry.

interactive investor wins customer service award
Mon 18 Oct 2021 - 12:44
Platform wins ‘best transformation programme’ at the Northern Contact Centre Awards.

New £100 contactless payment limit goes live
Fri 15 Oct 2021 - 11:00
interactive investor comments as the spending limit more than doubles.

US reporting season: interactive investor bank comment
Thurs 14 Oct 2021 - 16:22
interactive investor's head of investment comments on forecast-topping third-quarter results.

Lending data, US earnings season season, and the FTSE 100 gets a boost
Thurs 14 Oct 2021 - 15:03
interactive investor experts comments on statistics from the Bank of England, the housing market, and more.

The Great British Retirement Survey 2021: out now
Wed 13 Oct 2021 - 15:08
Stir-crazy and stressed – retiring Britons desperate for holiday lift-off but worried ‘Dick Turpin’ chancellor will hijack pension dreams.

interactive investor comments on latest UK GDP figures
Wed 13 Oct 2021 - 15:07
England was free of Covid restrictions in August.

Neil Woodford fund collapse: the financial and emotional impact
Wed 13 Oct 2021 - 14:40
interactive investor comments on research by the AIC.

Job vacancies hit record high amid Covid and Brexit staff shortages
Tues 12 Oct 2021 - 14:40
interactive investor comments on latest ONS employment figures.

‘Skin in the game’ disclosure from Super 60 and ACE 40 fund managers
Mon 11 Oct 2021 - 12:58
Investors deserve to know whether fund managers eat their own cooking, says interactive investor.

UK wholesale gas prices reaching record highs
Wed 6 Oct 2021 - 17:20
interactive investor comments on the energy crisis.

Most-bought investments: September 2021
Tues 5 Oct 2021 - 17:07
We reveal the most-popular funds, trusts and shares on the interactive investor platform.

Oil prices jump to three-year high
Tues 5 Oct 2021 - 16:56
interactive investor comments on the price spike.

ii comments on ONS furlough scheme statistics
Fri 1 Oct 2021 - 12:07
Now that the government's furlough scheme is over, our personal finance expert comments on its impact and what happens next.

ii comments on Bank of England money and credit statistics
Wed 29 Sept 2021 - 12:50
The data reveals a fall in mortgage approvals and a reduction in cash deposit interest rates to new historical low levels.

Spectre of inflation is trigger for investors to tweak portfolios
Wed 29 Sept 2021 - 10:49
New research by interactive investor reveals the extent to which investors are reacting to the rapid rise in the cost of living. 

Good Money Week: renewable energy-focused portfolios top ii ethical bestsellers list
Tues 28 Sept 2021 - 12:07
Energy shortages put spotlight back on traditional ‘dirty’ energy sectors.

Good Money Week: renewable energy-focused portfolios top ii ethical bestsellers list
Tues 28 Sept 2021 - 12:07
Energy shortages put spotlight back on traditional ‘dirty’ energy sectors.

Productive Finance Working Group roadmap: no crash test dummy
Mon 27 Sept 2021 - 14:03
The Productive Finance Working Group has published a report including recommendations it thinks will help defined contribution pension schemes and other investors benefit from long-term opportunities.

Poring over prospectus regime ‘won’t help retail investors access IPOs’
Mon 27 Sept 2021 - 11:51
interactive investor comments on the Treasury consultation.

Making flexible working the default
Thurs 23 Sept 2021 - 14:01
interactive investor comments on government consultation to reform flexible working regulations.

interactive investor comments on ONS life expectancy data
Thurs 23 Sept 2021 - 10:54
Our head of pensions and savings also comments on the latest ONS occupational pension schemes survey.

Two new appointments at interactive investor
Thurs 23 Sept 2021 - 10:48
Victoria Scholar announced as head of investment and Tracy Zhao hired as senior fund analyst.

From investment fraud to romance scams: tips to protect your money
Wed 22 Sept 2021 - 12:46
interactive investor comments on latest UK Finance fraud losses statistics.

Perfect storm for personal finances looms
Tues 21 Sept 2021 - 15:43
End of furlough scheme is another threat to household finances, warns interactive investor.

Two-fifths of investors already see UN climate change report as wake-up call
Mon 20 Sept 2021 - 13:33
Ahead of the COP26 summit, our poll sheds light on investor attitudes in the wake of the landmark report.

How to beat dividend tax increase
Mon 20 Sept 2021 - 12:41
interactive investor looks at options for investors who want to mitigate some of the downside.

Mortgages that last into retirement put pressure on pensions
Mon 20 Sept 2021 - 12:32
interactive investor comments on UK Finance research.

‘People can’t make good pension decisions without good information’
Fri 17 Sept 2021 - 12:32
interactive investor comments on FCA and TPR value for money in DC pension schemes joint consultation.

Is ‘50 PLUS: Choices’ a euphemism for the death of retirement?
Fri 17 Sept 2021 - 16:57
interactive investor comments on government figures on people aged 50+ in work.

ii Super 60 Artemis Monthly Distribution fund under formal review
Fri 17 Sept 2021 - 16:40
The fund has been on the ii Super 60 rated list as an income option in the Mixed Asset category since January 2019.

Value of savings is disappearing before our eyes
Wed 15 Sept 2021 - 11:58
interactive investor's head of pensions and savings comments on the latest shock inflation figures. 

FCA fleshes out plan to protect investors
Wed 15 Sept 2021 - 11:30
interactive investor comments on financial regulator's plans to tackle investment harm.

‘Further confusion over pensions must be avoided at all costs’
Tues 14 Sept 2021 - 11:52
interactive investor comments on ABI calls for simplicity on Normal Minimum Pension Age Changes.

Top tips: what to ask a new employer about the workplace pension scheme
Tues 14 Sept 2021 - 11:16
Our head of pensions and savings reacts to interactive investor figures revealing a difference of £278,000 in retirement pots between the least and most generous schemes.

‘Set and forget’ approach is currently the one to watch
Mon 13 Sept 2021 - 16:34
The experience of the past 18 months may have killed off the ‘Sell in May and go away’ maxim.

Time to reassess your financial habits
Mon 13 Sept 2021 - 15:38
interactive investor comments on the £110 fall in weekly household spend during the pandemic.

State pension triple lock to go double for single year
Tues 7 Sept 2021 - 15:11
interactive investor's head of pensions and savings comments on the shake-up.

New tax will make workers – even older ones – will feel that bit poorer
Tues 7 Sept 2021 - 14:11
interactive investor comments on plans for those over state pension age to pay new social care levy.

Call for suspension of earnings link in state pension triple lock
Mon 6 Sept 2021 - 13:40
interactive investor comments on the suggestion by the Treasury committee chair.

One in 10 buy now, pay later shoppers chased by debt collectors
Fri 3 Sept 2021 - 11:23
interactive investor comments on Citizens Advice’s latest buy now, pay later research.

‘We mustn’t take our foot off the pensions pedal’
Thurs 2 Sept 2021 - 11:56
interactive investor comments as government figures show ‘stabilisation’ in pension participation, but reveal ‘huge’ inequalities.

Most-bought investments: August 2021
Thurs 2 Sept 2021 - 09:18
We name the most-popular funds, trusts and shares on the interactive investor platform.

The anxieties stalking retirement dreams
Mon 31 August 2021 - 09:38
interactive investor research shows that more than a third of retirees dream about money.

Contactless payment limit will rise to £100
Fri 27 August 2021 - 12:39
interactive investor comments on the announcement from UK Finance.

Threat of new Covid outbreaks knock investor sentiment...
Wed 25 August 2021 - 14:57
...but two-thirds are doing nothing with their investments, poll finds.

interactive investor comments on latest Universal Credit statistics
Tues 17 August 2021 - 11:12
The financial situation resulting from the pandemic has far from stabilised, says ii's Myron Jobson.

Millions in low-risk pensions missing out on potential for higher returns
Mon 16 August 2021 - 10:17
Call for serious education around risk and growth in pensions for workers under 40.

Anthony Scaramucci on investing, and his brief stint as Trump’s director of comms
Thurs 12 August 2021 - 13:04
The latest interactive investor Family Money Show podcast with Gabby Logan is out now.

ii Quick-start Funds range: annual review
Thurs 12 August 2021 - 11:04
interactive investor has completed the annual review of its Quick-start Funds range for beginner investors.

ii ACE 40 Syncona investment trust under formal review
Wed 11 August 2021 - 13:02
The trust is in the specialist category of our ACE 40 list of rated ethical investments.

Capital gains tax take hits record level
Thurs 5 August 2021 - 12:18
interactive investor comments on the latest statistics.

Pension investors deserve to know how their money is being used
Thurs 5 August 2021 - 10:45
Interactive investor comments on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak's letter urging pension funds to back UK-based long-term assets, such as green infrastructure.

Most-bought investments: July 2021
Tues 3 August 2021 - 09:00
We name the most-popular funds, trusts and shares on the interactive investor platform.

Killik & Co named as new provider for Share Centre Child Trust Fund accounts
Fri 30 July 2021 - 11:52
interactive investor to transfer non-stakeholder CTF accounts to firm.

Success, failure and the great IPO robbery
Thurs 29 July 2021 - 10:16
interactive investor comments on Stockopedia research on performance of IPOs.

Should Junior ISA pots go towards a university education?
Tues 27 July 2021 - 15:56
The average interactive investor Junior ISA is worth £19,366 at age 17.

Older armchair warriors lead the way on AGM votes
Mon 26 July 2021 - 09:54
As investors get older, it seems there’s more of an appetite to vote on big boardroom issues, ii research finds.

100 years of Communist China: avoid, invest or engage?
Thurs 22 July 2021 - 10:44
interactive investor comments on the milestone as the West continues to grapple with the growth and influence of China.

Fund manager Olympics: UK goes for gold
Tues 20 July 2021 - 17:47
We examine the track records of funds and investment trusts investing across the globe over 25, 10, five years and over the past 12 months. 

FCA commits to being more ‘innovative, assertive and adaptive’
Thurs 15 July 2021 - 12:19
interactive investor comments on the regulator’s latest business plan.

Japan: trusts have edge over funds in medium to long term, research finds
Wed 14 July 2021 - 14:47
To celebrate the Tokyo Olympics, we reveal the best-performing Japanese-focused trusts and/or funds across four track disciplines: marathon (25 years); 1,500m (10 years), 800m (five years) and 100m (one-year).

interactive investor comments on UK house price index and inflation
Wed 14 July 2021 - 13:34
The figures are a timely remainder for house-hunters to do their homework to ensure that they don’t pay over the odds.

Fee-free US shares trading offer
Mon 12 July 2021 - 15:03
To coincide with the start of the second quarter US earnings season, interactive investor announces a five-day special offer.

Private Investor Performance Index Q2 2021
Mon 12 July 2021 - 11:18
Young investors and the wealthy outperform as investment trusts' power returns.

TikTok bans financial promotions
Thurs 8 July 2021 - 17:23
interactive investor comments as the platform calls time on financial services promotions including crypto.

Lord Jim O’Neill on inflation, Man Utd, and where investors should look next
Thurs 8 July 2021 - 12:04
The second episode of The ii Family Money Show with Gabby Logan is live.

Be on your guard, pension savers warned
Wed 7 July 2021 - 14:38
interactive investor comments on FCA pension scams research.

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF keeps place in ii ACE 40
Wed 7 July 2021 - 12:57
interactive investor retains ETF in rated list of ethical investments following a formal review.

Cocktail of debt fuelling crypto-boom among the young
Wed 7 July 2021 - 09:08
Almost half of young investors get their first taste of investing through high-risk cryptocurrency, interactive investor research finds.

Value for money reports ‘have been a huge catalyst for change’
Tues 6 July 2021 - 12:50
interactive investor comments on FCA statement about the reports.

Don’t forget retail investors
Mon 5 July 2021 - 12:48
interactive investor comments on the FCA consultation on the effectiveness of UK primary markets.

Most-bought investments: June 2021
Fri 2 July 2021 - 10:10
What were the most-popular funds, trusts and shares on the interactive investor platform?

Pension charges headache likely for more Britons
Wed 30 June 2021 - 12:02
Commenting on HMRC revised figures, our head of pensions and savings warns that more people could face unexpected charges.

Google to tackle financial scams
Wed 30 June 2021 - 11:20
interactive investor comments on new measures to clamp down on online scam adverts.

Will Green NS&I bonds mean go for savers?
Wed 30 June 2021 - 09:41
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to share more details on green bonds for savers this week.

Two property fund closures in two months: what next?
Tues 23 June 2021 - 12:27
Aegon is to close its Property Income fund and feeder funds a month after Aviva Investors’ announcement.

Alan Turing £50 note: could your serial number lead to a windfall?
Tues 23 June 2021 - 11:46
Polymer note featuring the Second World War codebreaker enters circulation.

Pension investors could lose out over DWP proposals, warns ii
Tues 15 June 2021 - 11:59
DWP’s ‘unsafe list’ won’t stop scammers, but it will create a charter for insurance firms to protect the status quo.

Seven fun ways to teach your children about money
Mon 14 June 2021 - 17:29
During My Money Week 2021, we share tools from past interactive investor Teacher of the Year award winners.

36 million Britons targeted by scammer so far in 2021
Mon 14 June 2021 - 12:14
interactive investor comments on Citizens Advice research and shares tips on protecting your money.

Truly, madly, deeply green – or greenwashed?
Thurs 10 June 2021 - 13:01
interactive investor comments on new independent group to help tackle ‘greenwashing’.

Richard Curtis gets personal about money in first ii Family Money Show episode
Thurs 10 June 2021 - 12:17
The first episode of the new interactive investor podcast series with Gabby Logan is live.

ISA investors at risk of missing out on longer-term growth
Tues 8 June 2021 - 14.56
interactive investor comments on latest HMRC ISA statistics.

interactive investor calls for ‘skin in the game’ reporting requirement
Tues 8 June 2021 - 14.22
Private investors demand transparency, survey shows.

It’s the environment, stupid
Thurs 3 June 2021 - 14.45
As G7 leaders gather to build back better, DIY investors are already focusing on the ‘E’ in ESG.

More Britons return to work, but millions remain on furlough lifeline
Thurs 3 June 2021 - 10:58
interactive investor comments on latest furlough scheme statistics.

‘We’re on the case,’ says government over tax reform proposals
Wed 2 June 2021 - 15:18
Government responds to Treasury Select Committee report on tax post-Covid.

Most-bought investments: May 2021
Wed 2 June 2021 - 12:11
We reveal the most-popular funds, trusts and shares on the interactive investor platform.

How much is enough in retirement?
Wed 2 June 2021 - 10:44
Guidance is good but at the end of the day, it’s personal.

FCA update on LF Woodford Equity Income probe
Fri 28 May 2021 - 15:02
interactive investor comments on investigation update.

NEET figures ‘encouraging’
Thurs 27 May 2021 - 12:01
interactive investor comments on ONS latest young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) estimates.

Dinosaur or diamond? Dow Jones Industrial Average turns 125
Wed 26 May 2021 - 14:25
Has the index become too long in the tooth for investors looking for a US index to track?

£63m lost in investment scams on social media
Wed 26 May 2021 - 11:38
interactive investor comments on new Action Fraud figures.

Mind and Money episode on the great gender and investing debate
Tues 25 May 2021 - 14:08
Age, gender, family background and culture: podcast series lifts the lid on how psychology affects our finances.

Climate poll ahead of HSBC’s AGM reveals split of opinion
Tues 25 May 2021 - 11:19
The bank's climate vote will be put to shareholders at its AGM this week.

More freedom of movement is needed for better value pensions
Mon 24 May 2021 - 16:51
interactive investor's head of pensions comments on a consultation on defined contribution schemes.

Royal London UK Equity Income keeps place in Super 60 after formal review
Fri 21 May 2021 - 15:25
Fund retained on interactive investor's rated list of investments.

Fund closure highlights a broader issue about value for money statements
Thurs 20  May 2021 - 13:39
interactive investor comments on the news that Aviva Investors is closing its UK Property fund.

Inflation: what investors need to know
Wed 19  May 2021 - 13:50
interactive investor comments on latest UK inflation figures and key considerations for investors.

Call to promote scheme that is ‘great money saver’ for parents
Wed 19  May 2021 - 13:50
interactive investor comments on the latest Tax-Free Childcare statistics.

‘My News Feed’ opens new chapter at interactive investor
Wed 19  May  2021 - 13:48
New feature allows customers to concentrate on the news that matters most to them.

Gatekeepers of internet urged to do more to fight fraud
Tues 18  May  2021 - 16:17
interactive investor comments on FCA speech on financial scams.

Signs of recovery in UK labour market
Tues 18  May  2021 - 15:36
interactive investor comments on latest ONS employment data for Q1 2021.

Set the alarm earlier on pension wake-up packs
Tues 18  May  2021 - 15:32
interactive investor comments on a call for input from The Pensions Regulator and the FCA.

interactive investor and Gabby Logan launch Family Money Show
Tues 18  May  2021 - 13:23
In each podcast episode, Gabby will speak to a famous face about the role money has played in their life.

Better understanding of three elements key to improving retirement outcomes
Mon 17  May  2021 - 14:46
Pension charges, forecasts and assumptions poorly understood amid drive to make statements simpler.

Children learning ‘dangerous’ money lessons from TikTok
Mon 17  May  2021 - 13:29
Award-winning personal finance teacher shares a six-point plan to solve the financial education crisis.

OneFamily is new home for Share Centre LISA accounts
Thurs 13 May  2021 - 11:31
interactive investor announces transfer of administration and management of 1,500 Lifetime ISA accounts.

AstraZeneca gets a bloody nose at AGM
Tues 11 May  2021 - 16:14
At today's meeting, shareholders rebelled on boardroom pay and bonuses.

Queen’s Speech: ‘urgent clarity’ needed on social care reform
Tues 11 May  2021 - 13:30
News that reform will be 'brought forward' is welcome, but families need urgent clarity on it.

Millions face ‘life-changing’ retirement shortfalls
Mon 10 May  2021 - 09:47
Lower growth forecasts set to wipe a third off pension pot values, warns joint report from ii and LCP.

interactive investor comments on Long-Term Assets Fund proposals
Fri 7 May  2021 - 12:24
interactive investor concerned that responsibility is being palmed off on sophisticated investors and advised consumers.

Rio Tinto shareholder revolt
Thurs 6 May  2021 - 14:50
interactive investor comments on rebellion over executive pay.

UK economy set to grow at fastest rate since World War Two
Thurs 6 May  2021 - 14:02
Interest rates on hold as country set to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021.

interactive investor comments on latest furlough scheme data
Thurs 6 May  2021 - 11:51
4.2 million workers are still on the scheme, according to the latest figures.

UK funds and trusts have bounced back since ‘Pfizer Monday’
Wed 5 May  2021 - 14:40
But with returns up over 30%, is it already too late to join the party?

Most-bought investments: April 2021
Wed 5 May  2021 - 10:36
We reveal the most-popular funds, trusts and shares on the interactive investor platform.

Pension Wise: a nudge is better than a wink towards better guidance
Tues 4 May  2021 - 16:41
Pension Wise is a free, impartial service – why not use it, says Rebecca O'Connor.

‘Breathing Space’ scheme launched to help those with problem debt
Tues 4 May  2021 - 16:34
interactive investor comments on HM Treasury's new initiative to help those in crisis debt.

Two-thirds of investors want to have a say in ESG resolutions, poll finds
Tues 4 May  2021 - 16:16
interactive investor poll ahead of Unilever climate vote reveals appetite for engagement.

Nearly 200,000 older workers vanish from employment during pandemic
Tues 4 May  2021 - 15:50
The loss of work and income is concerning for retirement outcomes.

WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity ETF added to ii Super 60
Tues 4 May  2021 - 15:47
interactive investor adds a new ETF to the rated list amid improved outlook for commodities.

Proposals to strengthen promotion rules for high-risk investments ‘miss a broader point’
Thurs 29 April  2021 - 15:57
interactive investor comments on today's proposals from the City watchdog.

Q1 dividends and upcoming payouts: will income return to pre-Covid levels?
Mon 26 April  2021 - 16:01
interactive investor experts discuss the direction of travel from here.

Biden's first 100 days: fund picks to invest in the US
Mon 26 April  2021 - 15:47
As a milestone date approaches, our experts consider the US president’s impact on markets.

Nick Train investment trust among top for retail shareholder voting
Mon 26 April  2021 - 12:45
Tesco is most-voted share on ii in the first quarter, but figures expose age gap in investor engagement.

Inheritance is ‘the elephant in the living room’
Mon 26 April  2021 - 11:59
It’s vital that potential givers and receivers open up about what their plans are, says Becky O’Connor.

Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Awards 2021: nominations open
Mon 26 April  2021 - 09:55
Win money for your school by helping interactive investor identify the best personal finance teachers.

Britons urged to ‘get clever’ about using tax-free allowances
Fri 23 April  2021 - 10:59
Lower tax take in the last year looks set to reverse, warns Becky O’Connor.

US earnings to watch this week: Tesla, Alphabet, Apple and Amazon
Fri 23 April  2021 - 10:11
interactive investor market experts preview global firms ahead of a crucial week in reporting season.

Five-day fee-free trading offer for US shares
Thurs 22 April  2021 - 18:14
interactive investor announces deal ahead of crucial week in US reporting season.

Lockdown savings at risk
Wed 21 April  2021 - 12:33
The impact of higher inflation is a vicious circle for savers, explains Rebecca O' Connor.

Scottish Mortgage keeps place in Super 60 after formal review
Tues 20 April  2021 - 15:37
The review took place following news of the planned retirement of key fund manager James Anderson.

Quarter of ii ISA millionaires max out allowance at start of new tax year
Tues 20 April  2021 - 15:06
Among all ISA customers, four of the top 10 fund bestsellers are funds from the Vanguard stable.

M&G Property Portfolio and feeder fund to reopen in May
Tues 20 April  2021 - 14:18
interactive investor's head of personal finance comments on the news.

Unemployment hits under-25s in London hardest
Tues 20 April  2021 - 11:22
Our head of pensions and savings sounds a warning on pensions as young people struggle to repair finances.

‘Restore the Earth’ fund options for Earth Day 2021
Mon 19 April  2021 - 12:43
interactive investor shares fund suggestions and reveals its bestselling ‘Embrace’ funds to mark Earth Day on 22 April.

Gordon Wilson to chair interactive investor board
Wed 14 April  2021 - 12:47
Ex-Travelport executive to succeed Hugo Van Vredenburch.

interactive investor adds Aquis Stock Exchange to platform
Wed 14 April  2021 - 09:52
ii customers gain direct access via the platform to some 90 companies quoted on the AQSE Growth Market.

BAME communities urged to get their voices heard in Great British Retirement Survey
Mon 12 April  2021 - 17:09
interactive investor aims to make this year’s survey the most inclusive yet.

Bestselling ISA investments in the 2020-21 tax year
Wed 7 April  2021 - 16:57
interactive investor reviews the most popular investments among its customers in the last tax year.

One Investment Pathway is clear favourite among drawdown customers
Wed 7 April  2021 - 16:21
One of the FCA’s four options to help drawdown customers invest their pension is the runaway winner.

Most-bought investments: March 2021
Tues 6 April  2021 - 16:50
Passive funds make a comeback ahead of the new tax year.

Investors support Rio Tinto’s positive climate change proposals
Tues 6 April  2021 - 15:04
Chairs and CEOs should be held to account on ESG issues, say retail investors.

Are you striking the right balance on risk and reward?
Wed 31 March 2021 - 16:00
Taking too little investment risk can be as concerning as taking too much.

FCA to consult on SPACs
Wed 31 March 2021 - 15:41
interactive investor welcomes news of consultation on ‘blank cheque IPOs’.

ISA early bird investors almost twice as likely to be ISA millionaires
Wed 31 March 2021 - 15:23
Our research shows how investing at the start of the new tax year can really add up.

Self-employed missing out on £4 billion in pension contributions
Tues 30 March 2021 - 17:16
The estimated figure highlights the gap in pension provision between self-employed people and employees.

Conditions are ripe for an ESG retail shareholder spring
Tues 30 March 2021 - 14:12
This AGM season, we are calling on private investors to make their voices heard.

Banks start to up their game on the virtual AGM circuit
Mon 29 March 2021 - 16:22
Lloyds and NatWest are holding virtual shareholder engagement events before their AGMs.

10 stocks that helped AIM be a world beater
Mon 29 March 2021 - 14:24
We name shares that helped the AIM market beat major global stock market indices over the past year.

Concerns over liquidity in open-ended funds ‘go beyond property’
Fri 26 March 2021 - 15:25
interactive investor comments on Bank of England and FCA joint research.

Five last-minute investment ideas for your ISA
Wed 24 March 2021 - 15:25
With the end of the tax year less than two weeks away, our experts share some investment ideas.

ISA investing 2021: pay attention to the charges you pay
Wed 24 March 2021 - 11:36
Over half of UK adults unable to work out percentage fees, interactive investor research finds.

ii ACE 40 iShares Global Clean Energy ETF under formal review
Wed 24 March 2021 - 10:50
The ETF is low-cost option in the specialist category of our ACE 40 list of rated ethical investments.

Tax Day plans ‘pave the way’ for future reforms
Tues 23 March 2021 - 15:42
interactive investor comments on the government's follow-up to the Budget 2021.

FCA report on younger investors and risk is ‘wasted opportunity’
Tues 23 March 2021 - 12:33
The regulator and industry can do better than this, says interactive investor.

Under-25s remain locked out of work due to lockdowns
Tues 23 March 2021 - 09:14
ONS data shows ‘chinks of light’, but we may see the scar of the pandemic on finances for decades.

Lockdown one year on: best-performing funds and trusts
Mon 22 March 2021 - 16:47
interactive investor names the funds and investment trusts that have performed best.

What will ‘Tax Day’ have in store for pensions?
Mon 22 March 2021 - 12:37
Rumours abound that tomorrow will see the equalisation of pensions tax relief between basic and higher or additional rate taxpayers.

interactive investor selects OneFamily as Child Trust Fund manager
Mon 22 March 2021 - 11:24
The specialist provider will manage stakeholder CTFs and Protected ISAs previously held on The Share Centre platform.

Baillie Gifford’s James Anderson to step down from Scottish Mortgage
Fri 19 March 2021 - 10:50
interactive investor comments as the fund manager prepares to step down after 21 years.

One year of Covid-19: how different investors reacted
Thurs 18 March 2021 - 11:24
We compare the investing trends among regular and lump-sum investors since the start of lockdown in March 2020.

Why income investors shouldn’t overlook investment trusts
Tues 16 March 2021 - 16:46
Trusts have the ability to help power income portfolios, says interactive investor.

Beginner investors: how to avoid taking on too much risk
Tues 16 March 2021 - 14:27
interactive investor launches a risk page to help private investors, and shares tips for beginners.

306% rise in Bed and ISA applications
Mon 15 March 2021 - 15:48
The uptick at interactive investor suggests many are mindful of potential tax increases in the future.

Far too few retail investors are voting, says interactive investor
Mon 15 March 2021 - 12:52
The investment platform industry needs to do more to encourage and facilitate shareholder voting, says CEO Richard Wilson.

Scottish Mortgage performance dip: a reminder of why rebalancing matters
Wed 10 March 2021 - 14:57
interactive investor’s head of funds research examines one of the most widely held investment trusts.

Female fund managers in focus on IWD 2021
Mon 8 March 2021 - 13:20
interactive investor highlights female managers in our Super 60 and ACE 40 rated lists.

interactive investor to acquire D2C customer book from Equiniti
Mon 8 March 2021 - 09:07
The deal increases ii’s UK platform market share and cements its position as a market leader.

How will pension investors respond to the lifetime allowance freeze?
Thurs 4 March 2021 - 14:24
Our head of pensions and savings Becky O’Connor discusses what the behavioural response likely to be.

From ISAs to mortgages: our thoughts on Budget 2021
Wed 3 March 2021 - 15:25
interactive investor experts reflect on Rishi Sunak’s announcements.

interactive investor responds to UK Listing Review
Wed 3 March 2021 - 13:11
Our CEO comments on the review aiming to help strengthen the UK’s position as a leading global financial centre.

Most-bought investments: February 2021
Tues 2 March 2021 - 11:56
We share details of purchases on interactive investor for February and the 2020-21 tax year ISA.

Kalifa Review: a threat to shareholder rights while women ‘left out’
Fri 26 February 2021 - 11:44
interactive investor CEO Richard Wilson comments on the review of UK fintech.

Budget 2021: what could it mean for your personal finances?
Fri 26 February 2021 - 10:08
With the March Budget less than a week away, interactive investor shares thoughts on what might be in store.

Budget 2021: how could pensions change?
Wed 24 February 2021 - 17:12
In Budget Briefing #1, we examine current pension allowances, reliefs and possible reforms.

Tick, tick...boom! The bed and ISA deadline is early
Wed 24 February 2021 - 15:37
The April bank holiday weekend has brought forward some ISA deadlines. We explain our ISA deadline dates and times.

What does the roadmap out of lockdown mean for your investments?
Tues 23 February 2021 - 11:18
interactive investor names the sectors, shares and funds that could prosper.

Prospect of enjoying retirement grows weaker for millions
Tues 23 February 2021 - 11:03
Fewer people are claiming the state pension amid rises to the state pension age.

Trusts outperform funds over 10 and 20 years, research suggests
Mon 22 February 2021 - 12:30
On average, trusts have outperformed funds in most major sectors on an annualised basis over 10 and 20 years.

Small shareholders want a seat at the table as IPO listings take off
Mon 22 February 2021 - 10.04
Some 80% of DIY investors feel private investors should have access to all IPOs.

Green pensions: ii calls for greater awareness
Wed 17 February 2021 - 12:11
A SIPP is the only way to manage your pension money completely in line with your own values.

Bitcoin surges past $50,000 for the first time
Tues 16 February 2021 - 15:50
Call for more debate about the cryptocurrency to help educate investors on the level of risk involved.

Investors want bank dividends restored this year
Tues 16 February 2021 - 11:15
Our research reveals private investors’ views on bank dividends and executive pay.

Five fund managers who said ‘sorry’ and what happened next
Mon 15 February 2021 - 12:28
From Anthony Bolton to Nick Train, we review public apologies and assess whether performance improved.

ISA millionaires: how they did it
Mon 15 February 2021 - 09:55
Investment trusts continue to power the biggest accounts at interactive investor.

Consultation launched into raising pension age from 55 to 57
Thurs 11 February 2021 - 15:58
People need some flexibility in when and how they access their pensions, says interactive investor.

Millions in UK forced to sacrifice tomorrow to survive today
Thurs 11 February 2021 - 11:07
FCA Financial Lives Survey reveals the impact of the pandemic on the population.

Mad world: five stock-market curveballs since the pandemic began
Wed 10 February 2021 - 16:55
From buying shares in bankrupt firms to people going bonkers over bitcoin, we look at some curious events from an investment perspective.

Investors’ cash waiting on the sidelines
Wed 10 February 2021 - 11:15
Results from our poll suggests investors are keen to get back in the spending game.

ii puts Royal London UK Equity Income under formal review
Mon 8 February 2021 - 16:56
The move follows news that the fund’s lead manager will retire later this year.

Tell me yours and I’ll tell you mine? Pension size and your Valentine
Mon 8 February 2021 - 09:57
Research reveals almost four in 10 Britons are in the dark over how much is in their partner’s pension pot.

Banks told to get ready for prospect of negative interest rates
Thurs 4 February 2021 - 13:34
From pensions to savings, we examine what negative rates could mean for investors.

Are the stars aligned for China in the Year of the Ox?
Wed 3 February 2021 - 16:23
As Chinese New Year approaches, interactive investor examines China-focused investments.

Beginner investor? Think Warren Buffett, not Wolf of Wall Street
Wed 3 February 2021 - 16:04
First-time investors would be wise to try funds and trusts before moving into trading individual stocks.

Most-popular investments in January 2021
Tues 2 February 2021 - 16:09
Tensions appear as momentum stocks such as GameStop jostle for space among more traditional blue-chip and value plays.

Buy-now-pay-later lending is fastest-growing form of credit in UK
Tues 2 February 2021 - 12:20
interactive investor comments on FCA regulation of buy-now-pay-later lending.

Want to be an ISA millionaire?
Mon 1 February 2021 - 16:30
A flat-fee investment platform could get you there quicker.

Rise in pension withdrawals during Lockdown 2...
Fri 29 January 2021 - 11:29
...but fall in the average amount withdrawn.

L&G Ethical Trust removed from ACE 40 ethical rated list
Thurs 28 January 2021 - 13:00
The decision to remove the fund followed a shift in the fund’s investment mandate from UK to Global.

From bitcoin to GameStop, pandemic stress could hurt financial choices
Thurs 28 January 2021 - 12:51
Insights into the impact of Covid-19 on our financial decisions are offered in a new podcast series.

FCA updates guidance on mortgages and consumer credit amid Covid-19
Wed 27 January 2021 - 12:25
The regulator expects creditors to exercise leniency to those who are struggling financially.

Financial scam ‘weak spots’ for men and women
Tue 26 January 2021 - 12:04
interactive investor research finds notable gender differences when it comes to susceptibility to scams.

UK’s jobless in ‘battle for financial survival’
Tue 26 January 2021 - 09:03
interactive investor comments on ONS labour market overview.

HMRC to waive fines for late tax returns
Mon 25 January 2021 - 17:31
Failing to file a tax return by 31 January will not lead to a penalty if you file online by 28 February.

Auto-enrolment earnings trigger frozen at £10,000
Thurs 21 January 2021 - 16:34
Lower earnings growth means only an extra 8,000 low income earners to be automatically enrolled in pensions this year.

The ‘E’ In ESG is most important factor for investment decisions, poll reveals
Wed 20 January 2021 - 15:19
We share the findings of a new interactive investor poll ahead of this month’s Climate Adaptation Summit.

SIPP holders, don’t forget your extra pension tax relief
Wed 20 January 2021 - 12:41
interactive investor urges higher and additional rate taxpayers not to forget to claim back pension tax relief via their tax returns before the end of January.

Counting experience: who are the longest-serving fund managers?
Wed 20 January 2021 - 12:14
As Joe Biden becomes the oldest US president to take office, interactive investor looks at the performance of the longest-serving fund managers.

‘People have a right to know what their pension costs them’
Wed 13 January 2021 - 16:38
interactive investor comments on the government’s pension charges review.

How could investments fare under Joe Biden?
Wed 13 January 2021 - 15:57
interactive investor suggests sectors and funds that could prosper.

Workplace pension contributions fell during first lockdown
Wed 13 January 2021 - 11:40
Interactive investor comments on new Office for National Statistics data on occupational pension schemes.

Investment Pathways: fund choices from interactive investor
Wed 13 January 2021 - 10:01
We unveil our fund choices for the four new investment options open to pension savers entering drawdown.

Lockdown 3.0: will past lockdown winners prevail?
Tues 12 January 2021 - 15:16
Will the winners of last year’s lockdown measures experience similar success this time around?

Private Investor Index launched by interactive investor
Tues 12 January 2021 - 11:13
Our new index will offer regular insight into how private investors are faring.

Regulator sounds warning on cryptoassets
Mon 11 January 2021 - 15:40
interactive investor comments as FCA urges investors to be cautious over products offering high returns.

Turkey sandwiches, Bridgerton and...starting a pension?
Mon 11 January 2021 - 13:11
Number of interactive investor SIPP accounts opened in the 12 days of Christmas up 100% on last year.

Super 60 rated funds list reshuffle after annual review
Mon 11 January 2021 - 11:37
interactive investor’s review results in six new additions and two removals.

interactive investor makes two high-profile appointments
Thur 7 January 2021 - 10:31
We enhance investment governance with the appointments of Merryn Somerset Webb and Charles Cade.

One in eight in the dark over number of old workplace pensions
Wed 6 January 2021 - 12:49
interactive investor poll reveals many people do not know how many old workplace pensions they have.

Most-bought investments in December 2020
Tues 5 January 2021 - 12:04
Which funds, trusts and shares were in favour among interactive investor customers?

Covid vaccine rally top of 2020 investing highlights
Wed 23 December 2020 - 12:54
Our poll reveals investors’ investment highlights during an extraordinary year for global markets.

Bitcoin and investment trusts?
Fri 18 December 2020 - 10:46
Mainstream player invests in cryptocurrency, but our customers eye capital preservation trusts.

What does middle-aged renting mean for retirement?
Thurs 17 December 2020 - 14:56
Latest statistics show a big increase in older renters, but pensions may be suffering.

ii reveals the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend heroes
Thurs 17 December 2020 - 10:30
Here are the blue chips and mid-caps that have kept a dividend this year.

ii sees a big jump in millennial and women SIPP investors
Thurs 17 December 2020 - 10:30
More women and young people have taken control of their pensions this year. We explain why.

Brexit fears weigh heavy on investors, poll shows
Wed 16 December 2020 - 14:33
Our poll reveals customers’ stock market concerns.

Over 65s take on jobs amid record redundancies
Tues 15 December 2020 - 10:06
ONS figures reveal a rise in the number of older workers in employment in the third quarter.

ii’s view on the top-performing FTSE All Share companies
Mon 14 December 2020 - 15:16
Several blockbusting performances with two investment trusts in the top 15.

2021 outlook: Covid vaccine sparks hope for UK stocks…
Mon 14 December 2020 - 12:22
…but China predicted to perform best, according to our customer poll.

ii comments on Bank of England property fund proposals
Fri 11 December 2020 - 14:09
We think a longer redemption period may help restore investor confidence, here's why.

2020 was the Year of the Active Investor
Fri 11 December 2020 - 09:51
interactive investor trading data reveals 2020 was the most active year in the platform’s history.

FCA confirms mini-bond marketing ban
Thurs 10 December 2020 - 12:03
Ban follows ordeal experienced by retail investors in London Capital & Finance mini-bonds.

More than a third of investors oppose ‘wealth tax’
Thurs 10 December 2020 - 11:24
interactive investor comments on Wealth Tax Commission report.

Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Awards: winners announced
Wed 9 December 2020 - 14:03
interactive investor reveals the winners of the 2020 competition.

Age UK calls for action to support unemployed older workers
Wed 9 December 2020 - 10:40
Government urged to help older workers at serious risk of poverty and derailed retirement plans.

DIY investors significantly outperform the market in 2020
Tues 8 December 2020 - 13:16
We review how investors have fared against the volatile market backdrop.

Saving for children at Christmas
Mon 7 December 2020 - 16:44
Parents tend to actively limit Junior ISA contributions in December, according to our data.

Financial advice ‘too expensive’ for most Britons
Thurs 3 December 2020 - 14:51
Despite a rise in adults receiving advice, most people consider it too costly, FCA review shows.

Your favourite funds, trusts and shares in November
Weds 2 December 2020 - 13:00
Vaccine optimism breaks records, but fund investors stick with industry stalwarts and shun passives.

Industry urged to adopt “meaningful transparency” on pensions
Weds 2 December 2020 - 11:49
Our new research identifies pensions knowledge gaps and makes some practical recommendations, too.

ii comments as competition on drawdown fees gains pace
Mon 30 November 2020 - 15:10
We explain why we welcome increased competition in the platform space.

Investors embrace ‘year of extreme saving’
Mon 30 November 2020 - 13:29
Bank of England figures reveal a large increase in household deposits.

ii Super 60 fund JP Morgan European Investment Trust under review
Thurs 26 November 2020 - 16:14
Factors such as recent performance lie behind the revision.

Spending Review poll results
Weds 25 November 2020 - 16:35
Tax hikes remain on the cards, and investors value ISA allowance most, according to our survey.

UK savings ratio second peak predicted
Weds 25 November 2020 - 16:35
Two sets of figures shed light on how Covid has affected household savings.

BMO Commercial Property Trust keeps its place in Super 60 list
Weds 25 November 2020 - 15:58
After a formal review, the investment trust remains in our rated list of investments. Here’s why.

NS&I’s motto of ‘Saving, Nothing more’ rings true for millions
Tues 24 November 2020 - 11:30
Provider has reduced interest rates from today, and here's why.

Black Friday bargains: fund and trust ideas
Mon 23 November 2020 - 15:44
interactive investor experts highlight ideas for bargain-hunting investors.

Household wealth data reveals ‘ethnic wealth chasm’
Mon 23 November 2020 - 10:57
Figures from the ONS highlight worrying inequalities when it comes to wealth.

Better advice needed on access to pension income
Wed 18 November 2020 - 16:08
With a current rise of people unlocking pension cash, more financial education is vital.

Are you keeping too much in cash?
Wed 18 November 2020 - 12:22
Rising inflation and low interest rates mean investing could be the best step for building your wealth.

Coronavirus and pensions: young people at risk of losing out
Mon 16 November 2020 - 12:17
We look at the ramifications of youth unemployment and how it will impact pension pots.

Sad day for consumers as FCA drops scrutiny of rip-off fees
Fri 13 November 2020 - 14:51
The regulator is dropping its work on investment platform exit fees.

interactive investor comments on planned Capital Gains Tax overhaul
Thurs 12 November 2020 - 14:51
We take a look at the ramifications of increasing CGT.

Large dividends pending for income investors
Thurs 12 November 2020 - 12:53
Investment trust dividends to bring some November cheer to shareholders.

ii comments on new Green Government Bonds
Wed 11 November 2020 - 12:50
People, planet and profit are major talking points. We look at this long-overdue idea.

interactive investor reshapes Ethical Growth Portfolio
Wed 11 November 2020 - 12:23
interactive investor names the top 10 most-traded shares.

Record-breaking day for customer trades after Pfizer vaccine news
Tues 10 November 2020 - 14:51
We explain why we have removed two top performers from the ready-made portfolio.

Older workers keep jobs as young pay price of pandemic
Tues 10 November 2020 - 11:30
Sharp rise in unemployment as redundancies hit record high, ONS figures show.

Today’s Covid-19 winner and loser stocks
Mon 9 November 2020 - 16:45
News today from Pfizer has buoyed the market, but there was one casualty.

Talk Money Week 2020: Covid-19 has changed the conversation
Wed 4 November 2020 - 15:57
Britons are still keeping quiet, but there’s an opportunity to break the taboo.

ii responds to FCA consultation on open-ended property funds
Wed 4 November 2020 - 11:55
We believe that better disclosure is needed and more transparency put in place.

Britons boost pensions during Covid crisis
Wed 4 November 2020 - 10:01
interactive investor research suggests certain age groups were significantly boosting contributions.

US elections get cold shoulder and Baillie Gifford dominance continues
Mon 2 November 2020 - 16:45
We take a look at what interactive investor customers purchased on the platform in October.

‘Real-life horror show’ as furlough ends on Halloween
Thurs 29 October 2020 - 09:37
Key Covid-19 financial support measures are coming to end on 31 October.

Stronger nudge to pensions guidance 'vital'
Weds, 28th October 2020 - 11:50
Getting access to clear, free guidance can mean the difference between poverty and comfort in retirement.

Most Britons don’t know whether pension is in line with their values
Tues, 27th October 2020 - 11:39
A survey published in Good Money Week reveals there is a significant lack of awareness over whether retirement pots are invested in line with savers’ moral values.

interactive investor ethical list becomes ACE 40
Mon, 26th October 2020 - 10:53
One year after the launch of our ethical rated list, we add further options for investors.

US election poll: here’s what you think of Trump and Biden
Mon, 26th October 2020 - 10:26
Events in the US have consequences worldwide, but what’s the biggest concern for our customers?

ii comments on FCA survey tracking consumer financial resilience
Thurs, 22nd October 2020 - 12:48
Paying close attention to financial wellbeing in this current time is paramount. Here's why.

Triple lock backstop to kick in for pensioners in 2021
Weds, 21st October 2020 - 10:19
With CPI at 0.5%, the state pension should rise by 2.5% from April.

Bank of Mum and Dad at growing risk of default
Weds, 21st October 2020 - 08:51
Stretched by Covid, one of Britain’s biggest lenders is under pressure, research from interactive investor’s Great British Retirement Survey shows.

Protect your personal finances amid Covid disruption
Mon, 19th October 2020 - 15:20
interactive investor comments on the latest IHS Markit UK Household Finance Index.

Keep pension statements simple
Mon, 19th October 2020 - 15:07
interactive investor comments on proposals on the simplification of pension statements.

You don’t have to compromise performance to invest sustainably
Thurs, 15th October 2020 - 16:29
Ahead of Good Money Week, we look at how our ACE 30 list of rated ethical funds and trusts has fared a year since its launch.

interactive investor appoints new Head of Pensions and Savings
Wed, 14th October 2020 - 13:53
Becky O’Connor joins the company from mutual insurance group Royal London.

Life company pensions vs platforms: how it could pay to shop around
Tues, 13th October 2020 - 16:30
Workers could be tens of thousands of pounds better off by switching to a low-cost platform.

Don’t raid your pension to get on the property ladder
Tues, 13th October 2020 - 11:33
interactive investor responds to a suggestion that first-time buyers use pension savings for a deposit.

Sunak announces local furlough scheme
Fri, 9th October 2020 - 16:31
interactive investor expert comments on the chancellor’s new support package for jobs.

A trio of special offers in tough times
Weds, 7th October 2020 - 10:24
interactive investor unveils a series of deals for new and existing customers.

Great British Retirement Survey 2020: launch date announced
Tues, 6th October 2020 - 14:00
You are invited to join interactive investor for the virtual launch of the event on 19 October 2020.

Rishi Sunak vows to maintain state pension triple lock
Tues, 6th October 2020 - 12:46
interactive investor comments on the chancellor’s confirmation that the pledge will be upheld.

Half of savers don’t know if their pension is ethical
Tues, 6th October 2020 - 09:00
As pensions minister Guy Opperman heralds sustainable investment options, our research suggests most investors are unaware of their pension carbon footprint.

Your favourite investments in September
Mon, 5th October 2020 - 11:09
We run through which stocks, funds and trusts interactive investor customers have been buying.

Super 60 rated funds list reshuffle
Thurs, 1st October 2020 - 11:17
One fund has been removed from our list and one investment trust has been added.

Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Awards: deadline extended
Thurs, 1st October 2020 - 11:08
interactive investor extends the deadline for entries to this year’s awards to Friday 6 November 2020.

‘No end in sight to the winding-up process’ for Woodford investors
Weds, 30th September 2020 - 17:59
interactive investor comments on LF Equity Income fund.

Two-thirds of investors think FTSE 100 bosses overpaid, poll shows
Weds, 30th September 2020 - 12:40
Following details of Tesco CEO Dave Lewis’ pay packet, and with unemployment expected to soar, the debate over director pay is set to resurface.

Bank of England data suggests recovery could be slower than hoped
Tues, 29th September 2020 - 16:04
It is difficult to shake the feeling that dark clouds loom on the economic horizon, says our personal finance campaigner.

Covid-19 puts doing good centre stage, ii research says
Tues, 29th September 2020 - 12:25
More than half of respondents think we will shift to greener business practices.

Lack of transparency over workplace personal pension admin fees
Mon, 28th September 2020 - 13:18
interactive investor urges FCA to take action to ensure greater transparency for UK savers.

Rishi Sunak unveils new jobs scheme
Thurs, 2th September 2020 - 15:54
Here’s our take on the chancellor’s plan to support workers and firms.

Investors braced for the long haul with buying on hold, poll shows
Weds, 23rd September 2020 - 10:26
With further restrictions in the UK, our coronavirus poll reveals a shift in behaviour.

What should investors consider when a long-serving manager steps down?
Thurs, 17th September 2020 - 16:36
Our fund analyst says what to consider when a veteran manager's tenure ends.

ii comments on interest rate decisions at home and across the Atlantic
Thurs, 17th September 2020 - 13:06
We analyse the thinking behind the central banks’ rulings.

FCA unveils plans to support consumer credit and overdraft customers
Weds, 16th September 2020 - 16:17
interactive investor comments on the regulator’s Call for Input to improve the consumer investment market.

‘Waspi women’ lose state pension age appeal
Tues, 15th September 2020 - 15:56
Our expert explains why the loss will be a bitter pill for WASPI campaigners to swallow.

A price promise for Share Centre customers
Tues, 15th September 2020 - 12:07
Following the acquisition of The Share Centre in July, interactive investor makes a promise to Share Centre customers ahead of migration.

FCA seeks views to help shape its work on the consumer investment market
Tues, 15th September 2020 - 12:06
The regulator shares proposals designed to ensure firms support UK consumers facing payment difficulties.

ii expands ‘quick-start’ funds range for beginners
Mon, 14th September 2020 - 15:40
A trio of actively managed, low cost, sustainable funds from BMO added to ‘quick-start’ selection.

CEO of The Share Centre steps down after 14 years
Fri, 11th September 2020 - 16:13
Richard Stone is handing over to interactive investor’s chief executive Richard Wilson.

Investment Association launches consultation on global bonds
Thurs, 10th September 2020 - 17:24
The IA proposes the division of the 193-strong Global Bonds sector into 10 new sectors.

BlackRock launches range of ESG multi-asset ETFs
Thurs, 10th September 2020 - 17:11
The asset manager plans to double the number of ESG ETFs it offers over the next few years.

ii Super 60 update: BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust
Weds, 9th September 2020 - 15:40
BlackRock trust removed from list, while four other funds and trusts under formal review.

Is ‘smoothing’ the triple lock the answer to the state pension problem?
Tues, 8th September 2020 - 15:40
Our head of personal finance shares her view on the Pensions Policy Institute’s proposal for keeping state pension costs down in 2021.

interactive investor on rise of private pension age to 57
Fri, 4th September 2020 - 12:01
We look at what retiring later will mean for you.

How to invest during a recession
Thurs, 3rd September 2020 - 14:04
The UK is embroiled in its first recession in more than a decade. Interactive investor explains what it means for investors.

Who’s in and who’s out? The funds, trusts and shares in favour
Weds, 2nd September 2020 - 12:15
Strong demand for global funds in August as Baillie Gifford dominates our top 10 list of fund purchases.

interactive investor simplifies pricing
Weds, 2nd September 2020 - 12:17
From 1 October 2020 a number of administrative charges are to be removed to offer better value.

Tesla and Apple top list of bestselling stocks
Tues, 1st September 2020 - 14:01
Nasdaq-listed tech giants in favour among interactive investor customers as stock splits take effect.

Are older football fans more vulnerable to scams?
Tues, 25th August 2020 - 14:15
Research reveals 13% of adults fall victim to fraud.

S&P 500 versus FTSE 100: a tale of two indices
Thurs, 20th August 2020 - 16:01
interactive investor examines the reasons behind the different performances of the US and UK markets.

Child Trust Funds turn 18: the Covid-19 impact and investing options
Mon, 17th August 2020 - 16:24
Investors should fasten their seatbelts for a bumpy ride, with more uncertainty ahead.

ii comments on the UK entering its first recession since 2009
Weds, 12th August 2020 - 13:30
Investors should fasten their seatbelts for a bumpy ride, with more uncertainty ahead.

Funds versus trusts over five and 10 years
Tues, 11th August 2020 - 16:39
Our research shows that while funds outperformed in the sell-off, investment trusts have the edge over five and 10 years.

Gifting money to children: Covid-19 and the university dilemma
Thurs, 6th August 2020 - 16:23
One in five respondents plan on gifting money to children or grandchildren sooner than expected in the wake of the pandemic.

Investors flock to gold ETPs on interactive investor - here's why
Weds, 5th August 2020 - 15:45
The yellow metal's surge has tempted ii customers to flock to Gold ETPs. We name the top ones here.

Your favourite investments in July 2020
Tues, 4th August 2020 - 09:58
Direct share purchases continue to be heavily influenced by Covid-19. Here’s what you’ve been buying.

ii comments on FCA consultation on open-ended property funds
Mon, 3rd August 2020 - 13:47
The industry regulator has proposed new rules to tackle liquidity issues for property funds.

Inheritance tax nets £5.1 billion despite rare fall
Thurs, 30th July 2020 - 12:48
Inheritance tax receipts are down, but that doesn't mean estate planning is any less important.

Poll: CGT concerns and why you're gifting money to children
Tues, 29th July 2020 - 15:48
Following our recent poll, we discuss fears associated with possible changes to Capital Gains Tax.

ii comments on ONS analysis on division of labour, work life balance and homeschooling
Weds, 22nd July 2020 - 14:29
The ONS has analysed how parents in Great Britain who were able to work, changed their routines to accommodate their new childcare commitments, prompted by the coronavirus.

ii comments on FCA intergenerational differences statement
Weds, 22nd July 2020 - 13:19
Our experts share their views on this sobering feedback from the industry regulator.

ii makes first changes to Super 60 rated list since launch
Weds, 22nd July 2020 - 12:56
We explain recent changes to our Super 60 list of rated funds and the decisions made since launch.

Which generation had it tougher? We share your views
Tues, 21st July 2020 - 15:52
Our research has shown a real mix of feelings about which generation has had it tougher.

Poll: here’s what you think about stocks and a coronavirus second spike
Tues, 21st July 2020 - 13:13
Our latest poll asked investors whether or not they were worried about further capital loss and dividend cuts. Here’s what they said.

The top five FTSE All-Share stocks since the March low
Mon, 20th July 2020 - 13:01
This pandemic has shown us that anything is possible. Our expert looks at the triple-digit risers.

Personal Finance Teacher of The Year Award: deadline extended
Thurs, 16th July 2020 - 16:17
Thank your teacher and nominate them for one of our awards. You’ve got until 3 September.

US earnings season: how age influences the stocks you’re buying
Weds, 15th July 2020 - 16:15
We highlight big variations in the US stocks most popular through June across the different age groups.

ii comments on inflation data for June 2020
Weds, 15th July 2020 - 11:43
Inflation remains well below target, meaning the Bank of England could launch more stimulus measures.

interactive investor comments on the latest UK GDP data
Tues, 14th July 2020 - 11:16
Our experts explain why the UK economy is not out of the woods yet, and discuss the most likely shape of recovery.

Four UK blue-chips earn green credentials during the pandemic
Tues, 14th July 2020 - 09:48
The hardship caused by coronavirus has given companies a chance to help out. But some haven’t stepped up.

ii comment on latest ONS analysis of household incomes
Mon, 13th July 2020 - 12:47
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has analysed households’ ability to cope with a sudden fall in employment income.

China’s stock market resurgence and the most-bought funds
Tues, 8th July 2020 - 15:30
We reveal what's behind the Red Dragon's recent boom and the most-popular funds investing there.

interactive investor scraps exit fees for Share Centre customers
Tues, 8th July 2020 - 14:16
We bring Share Centre customers into line with interactive investor customers on exit fees.

interactive investor recruits Chief People Officer and Head of Talent
Mon, 6th July 2020 - 11:49
ii continues to invest in and future-proof its people and talent strategy with two key hires.

interactive investor completes acquisition of Share plc
Mon, 6th July 2020 - 08:28
The enlarged business has assets under administration of around £36bn, further strengthening the voice for fair, flat fee pricing.

10 most-bought funds, trusts and equities in June 2020
Thurs, 2nd July 2020 - 08:51
Over the past month, ethical investing continued its ascendancy and investors maintain global approach.

A quiet revolution is underway as investors switch to SIPPs
Mon, 29th June 2020 - 11:03
Swathes of consumers are moving out of older pensions from well-known life company brands.

interactive investor comment: HMRC ISA statistics
Thurs, 25th June 2020 - 14:46
interactive investor's experts discuss the latest ISA statistics published today by HMRC.

As Apple hits a new high, will technology stocks continue to outperform?
Weds, 24th June 2020 - 14:21
Our experts discuss why tech stocks continue to do well and the outlook for the sector.

Five most-held dividend stocks among the biggest income funds
Tues, 23rd June 2020 - 10:07
ii experts shed light on the most-held stocks across the 10 largest UK equity income funds and trusts.

ii comment on FCA proposals to support consumer credit customers
Fri, 19th June 2020 - 15:36
Read what our experts think of FCA support for those using certain consumer credit products.

ii welcomes FCA proposal to make mini-bond marketing ban permanent
Thurs, 18th June 2020 - 10:54
There is no such thing as a free lunch, and these high-risk financial products should come with a health warning.

Why more is needed to teach kids whether they are in the red or black
Tues, 16th June 2020 - 12:44
Our expert stresses the need for further financial education during these uncertain times.

Our reaction to Moneyfacts research covering savings rates for easy access, fixed bonds and ISAs
Mon, 15th June 2020 - 11:46
Our experts shares their analysis of the latest funds and trusts research from interactive investor.

AIM's 25th anniversary: from Wild West to runaway success?
Friday, 12th June 2020 - 08:48
We compare AIM's performance over the years and how, in these difficult times, the junior market can keep beating the rest.

ii performance research: investment trusts vs funds
Weds, 10th June 2020 - 10:18
Our experts shares their analysis of the latest funds and trusts research from interactive investor.

Stock market rally poll: too much too soon, or only the start?
Weds, 10th June 2020 - 09:37
After a recovery almost as impressive as the crash, you tell us where you think shares are heading next.

ii comments on today’s launch of equity funds by Vanguard and Aviva
Tues, 9th June 2020 - 09:26
Our experts take a look at the latest ethical investment funds.

How different UK fund managers have fared during the pandemic
Thurs, 4th June 2020 - 09:26
Our expert picks out top funds from the ii Super 60 list and analyses performance under extreme stress.

Top 10 funds, trusts and shares in May 2020
Weds, 3rd June 2020 - 08:59
Our experts discuss what was whetting investor appetites last month. Passives and ‘star managers’ rub shoulders in top 10.

ii shares tips from the nation's best personal finance teachers
Tues, 2nd June 2020 - 12:20
We share some creative tips on how to teach kids about personal finance.

ii calls for urgent action amid inequalities research
Weds, 27th May 2020 - 14:10
Institute for Fiscal Studies data suggests women’s finances are taking a bigger hit under lockdown.

ii latest coronavirus poll
Tues, 26th May 2020 - 15:43
UK sentiment sours and more flock to investment trusts, our expert shares his views.

ii comments on personal finances during Covid-19
Tues, 26th May 2020 - 14:34
Our expert takes a closer look at the latest ONS opinions and lifestyle survey.

interactive investor comments on latest FCA mortgage proposals
Fri, 22nd May 2020 - 10:21
Our expert comments on new proposals from the financial regulator to help mortgage customers.

ii data reveals more bullish buy/sell ratios with JISA accounts
Thurs, 21st May 2020 - 16:23
Our experts explain the buy/sell ratio on Junior ISAs and top 10 most-bought investments since lockdown.

What investors should do when a long-serving fund manager leaves
Tues, 19th May 2020 - 13:23
Our experts reveal what action investors might take when long-serving fund and investment trust managers hang up their boots.

ii comment on latest ONS unemployment figures
Tues, 19th May 2020 - 11:11
Our expert shares his thoughts on the latest UK jobs data.

ii comments on Covid-19 impact on UK household finances
Thurs, 14th May 2020 - 11:25
Our expert comments on ONS research into how the pandemic is affecting UK households.

UK GDP suffers biggest fall on record
Weds, 13th May 2020 - 12:23
These growth numbers are poor, but the economic impact of coronavirus will get much worse than this.

Ethical stocks are a red herring, but these funds offer a solution
Tues, 12th May 2020 - 10:17
We look at how the widespread axing of dividends impacts ethical investors.

Trusts still the best option on the table - here's why
Tues, 5th May 2020 - 10:55
No structure is perfect, however, a positive about trusts is offering more liquidity, says our expert.

Tips for recession-proofing a portfolio: where to start?
Tues, 5th May 2020 - 09:43
Our experts provide some insight into how to recession-proof an investment portfolio.

The 10 most-bought funds, trusts and shares in April
Mon, 4th May 2020 - 15:19
Appetite for UK equity wanes as active strategies resurge in the top 10 most-bought funds in April.

Don’t look now: ii SIPP account logins up 29% amid market uncertainty
Fri, 1st May 2020 - 10:00
SIPP login activity on ii has increased year-on-year as investors make sense of current issues.

ii comments on HMRC flexible payments from pensions data
Thurs, 30th April 2020 - 15:55
Reassuringly, customers are staying calm at this very difficult time for income investors.

Dividend drought: are there any silver linings for income seekers?
Thurs, 30th April 2020 - 12:51
We now see more sense and less panic around dividend cuts. interactive investor’s experts explain why and spot silver linings for income seekers.

The generation game: millennial investors vs baby boomers
Weds, 29th April 2020 - 13:49
Our new data highlights the very clear differences and similarities between different generations.

Nine fun activities to teach your kids about money
Weds, 29th April 2020 - 10:36
Here are nine fun activities about money to incorporate into your children's lessons.

Dividend poll: find out where investors are turning for income
Weds, 22nd April 2020 - 14:51
An interactive investor survey shows what customers are doing for returns during the dividend drought.

Most-bought US stocks, biggest winners, plus latest analysis
Weds, 22nd April 2020 - 09:57
Our expert gives his view on prospects for US stocks and how they have fared during the pandemic.

New Covid-19 poll: bullish investors pick up bargains
Mon, 20th April 2020 - 15:31
interactive investor’s latest survey shows investors have become more optimistic. Here are the stats.

Deadline extension for Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Award
Weds, 15th April 2020 - 11:34
We’ve extended the deadline for nominations for the Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Award.

Home schooling: tips to add financial education alongside the Three Rs
Tues, 14th April 2020 - 16:23
Our financially-savvy experts share some advice for kids at Key Stage One and beyond.

interactive investor comment: Aviva suspends dividend
Weds, 8th April 2020 - 14:31
After banks and a host of other companies axed their payouts, here’s our view on the dividend drought.

How ISA millionaires are behaving as Covid-19 harms investment growth
Weds, 8th April 2020 - 10:18
Research by ii has uncovered the full impact of coronavirus for long-term ISA investors.

New coronavirus poll: what investors are thinking and doing right now
Thurs, 2nd April 2020 - 17:07
Research by interactive investor reveals more of you than ever are committing new money to the stock market, and not just in the UK.

Most-bought fund, trusts and shares in March 2020
Thurs, 2nd April 2020 - 11:42
Passive strategies and blue chips dominated purchases during last month’s crash. We list them here.

Banks, dividend tracker and most-bought SIPP shares this tax year
Weds, 1st April 2020 - 10:51
interactive investor’s experts share their views on bank dividend cuts, the impact on income funds and 10 most-popular stocks.

10 days of dividend cuts: see our dividend tracker
Fri, 27th March 2020 - 13:36
Our experts discuss the predicament of income investors and how they can approach the current crisis.

Market update - interactive investor comment
Fri, 27th March 2020 - 12:30
Our head of markets looks at the current state of both the US and global markets.

interactive investor comments on DWP pensioners’ income figures
Thurs, 26th March 2020 - 13:30
Our Personal Finance Campaigner Myron Jobson gives his take on today's pension income data.

Ethical funds fare better amid coronavirus sell-off
Weds, 25th March 2020 - 15:25
ii research shows that ethical funds have fared better than ‘non-ethical’ funds during the current pandemic.

ii coronavirus poll: investors switch focus to scoop up bargains
Weds, 25th March 2020 - 14:28
Our latest poll shows that bargain hunters are moving fast, and into different areas of the market.

Investment trust discounts exceed levels seen during financial crisis
Tues, 24th March 2020 - 16:57
Our expert gives his view on investment trust discounts during times of uncertainty.

ii responds to Ros Altmann’s call for six-month ban on pension transfers
Mon, 23rd March 2020 - 16:37
Our experts give their take on the proposed pension transfer ban.

Emergency interest rate cut – interactive investor comment
Thurs, 19th March 2020 - 17:22
Today’s emergency rate cut – the second in a week – brings UK interest rates into unchartered territory, at their lowest ever.

History keeps repeating on property funds, says interactive investor
Weds, 18th March 2020 - 12:03
Our head of funds research Dzmitry Lipski gives his take on the latest property funds saga.

Forget inflation baskets, coronavirus has taken Britain back to basics
Mon, 16th March 2020 - 11:23
During these tough times, it's worth reassessing spending habits stresses interactive investor's Personal Finance Campaigner Myron Jobson.

ii Budget response: Rich kids and high earners come out on top
Weds, 11th March 2020 - 16:25
The Junior ISA allowance increase could see rich kids with quarter of a million ISA pots at 18.

interactive investor: A ‘blow the budget’ budget
Weds, 11th March 2020 - 12:37
Rebecca O’Keeffe, Head of Investment, shares her views on the Budget.

Funds to benefit from fiscal and monetary stimuli announced in the budget
Weds, 11th March 2020 - 12:13
The Chancellor announced a raft and fiscal and monetary stimuli in his Spring Budget 2020 speech which could spell good news for investors.

How will BoE’s strong medicine go down with savers and investors?
Weds, 11th March 2020 - 10:20
We assess how savers and investors might respond to the Bank of England’s emergency rate cut.