Investing essentials
Stocks and shares ISAs and Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) are tax-efficient accounts (or ‘wrappers’) for holding your investments. On this page we’ll look at how each account works, so you can decide which could be best for you and your goals.
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An investment option we offer to customers who put their pension into drawdown. Investment Pathways were introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to make managing drawdown pots easier, and reduce the number of people who keep it in cash over the long term – leaving it vulnerable to inflation. By choosing an Investment Pathway, you can invest your pot in a fund that’s been designed to broadly match your retirement plans.
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