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Just 3% of over 65s are confident in using bonds for IHT planning, LV= research reveals
30/06/2026
RETIREMENT
Research from investment, protection and retirement specialist LV= highlights a significant awareness gap around investment bonds as part of inheritance tax (IHT) planning, particularly among those closest to retirement age.
LV= highlights missed protection opportunity at remortgage in latest fuel for life report
26/06/2026
FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE
Investment, protection and retirement specialist LV= has launched the latest edition of Fuel for Life*, focusing on the growing importance of protection conversations at the point of remortgaging as market conditions drive increased demand for advice.  
UK political change: What it means for investors in LV= Smoothed Managed Funds
24/06/2026
Adam Ruddle, Chief Investment Officer at LV=, shares our positioning on the Iran conflict and initial market reactions.
LV= appoints Jamie Wright as new Head of Wealth Proposition
23/06/2026
FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE
Investment, protection and retirement specialist LV= has announced the appointment of Jamie Wright as its new Head of Wealth Proposition.
Making pension contributions work harder for clients in 2026
19/06/2026
Pension tax relief works on the principle that contributions to a pension fund are exempt from tax. Within the pension, the invested funds grow in a tax privileged environment, and the saver can receive up to 25% of the fund tax free when it’s accessed.
Understanding age-restricted properties in later life lending: How lenders assess and manage the risks
02/06/2026
In this article, our Equity Release Senior Proposition Development Underwriter, Megan Davies, explores the growing role of age-restricted properties (typically for those aged 55+) within the UK.
Two thirds of adults fear pension shortfall
27/05/2026
RETIREMENT
Almost two thirds (63%) of UK adults are concerned about running out of money in retirement, according to research* from investment, protection and retirement specialist LV=. 
People aged 26-45 driving demand for mental health support, finds LV=
14/05/2026
PROTECTION
As Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (11–17 May) focuses on the theme of action, new insights from investment, protection and retirement specialist LV= highlights how protection‑led wellbeing services can support people’s mental health beyond the point of claim.
Rising taxes, tougher choices: How bonds and collectives compare
06/05/2026
For investors looking to save outside of pensions and ISAs, collectives (such as open-ended investment companies & unit trusts) and bonds (both onshore & offshore) are popular choices.
17% of active investors are worried about market volatility, LV= research shows
27/04/2026
RETIREMENT
Investment, protection and retirement specialist LV= highlights the role of smoothing in supporting advisers and their clients as new research reveals heightened concerns around market volatility and its impact on long term savings.
Softening jobs market
22/04/2026
Geopolitical issues, a floundering employment market and the impact of generative AI has created fears of job losses across many sectors, leading to some workers facing the risk of redundancy.
Stress among the leading reasons policyholders seek mental health support, finds LV=
20/04/2026
PROTECTION
Data from investment, protection and retirement specialist LV= shows that stress remains one of the most common reasons for policyholders to access mental health support, underlining the growing importance of protection‑led wellbeing services within the financial advice landscape.