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2019 was a huge year for our work on changing companies for the better. Here’s a quick look at the decisive action we’re taking on behalf of customers to tackle issues as diverse as climate change and income inequality.

Sometimes known as responsible investing or sustainable investing, ESG is about including environmental, social and governance factors that you may wish to consider in your investment decision making.

Last week’s bounce in US company share performance reflects investors’ new-found optimism. Here’s why we’re still cautious.

Conventional wisdom says cash is king and stocks are risky. This is true – in the short term. But over a longer time horizon, leaving your money in cash may not be the best way to guard against losing value.

Conventional wisdom says cash is king and stocks are risky. This is true – in the short term. But over a longer time horizon, leaving your money in cash may not be the best way to guard against losing value.

If you’re saving for retirement in a workplace pension, personal pension or SIPP, a little careful planning could pay dividends.

When it comes to money, things can seem complicated and we can feel overwhelmed by the amount of information that’s out there about what we should be doing.

Choosing how to invest, and then what to invest in, are decisions that every saver has to make. But have you thought about why you want to invest?

Political and economic turbulence have dominated headlines in recent times

If you’re uncertain what’s best for your savings, investments and pensions, it might be a good idea to consult a professional financial adviser but finding one can be a challenge.

How you allocate your long-term savings between cash, bonds, shares and commercial property investment funds can have a big impact on how your money can grow.

Scrolling through social media you might come across a common news headline like “Stocks fall 300 points”. Well what does that mean?

Want to start setting some money aside each month? We’ve got some ideas to help get you started.

As part of our Own Your World campaign, we’ve surveyed your attitudes towards the environment and what we need to do to create a better future world.

The arrival of a first grandchild is a truly special occasion, welcoming a new family member into the world come financial worries over how to meet the day-to-day costs of raising a newborn child.

Albert Einstein is said to have called the power of compound interest “the most powerful force in the universe” and went on to say..."he who understands it earns it; he who doesn't pays it."

There is no set date for interest to be paid on cash ISAs, so it is up to the provider to decide when interest will be paid. See what you need to know.