Ellis Bates Financial Advisers
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This video looks at the Sustainable Development Goals that fall within the environmental category. This is concerned with the conservation of the natural world, as well as a companies energy…
How are the SRI portfolios helping to combat environmental issues? Each of the funds in our SRI portfolios invest in companies that are contributing to positive environmental change, or exclude…
You can usually choose to take up to 25% of your pension pot as a tax-free lump sum when you move some or all your pension pot into drawdown, from…
This video highlights the options that you could have at retirement, specifically Pension Drawdown, what it means and the things that you need to consider when planning for your retirement.
Be better off in retirement Imagine you’re retiring today. Have you thought about how you’re going to financially support yourself, and potentially your family too, with your current pension savings?…
Negative screening Every fund in our SRI portfolios has a negative screen in place, as this is the fundamental factor that makes them SRI funds and includes: Avoid unethical companies…
We explain the process of how we choose our SRI funds. The funds we hold in our SRI portfolios must demonstrate a commitment to key areas of responsible investment, and…
The funds we hold in our SRI portfolios must demonstrate a commitment to key areas of responsible investment, and that a socially responsible investment culture is intrinsic to their approach.…
Options at retirement Annuities – guaranteed income for life Flexible retirement income – pension drawdown Uncrystallised Funds Pension Lump Sum Combination – mix and match
We outline the different options that are available at retirement including annuities, pension drawdown, uncrystallised funds pension lump sum and a mix and match approach.
What can I do with my pension? Deciding how you want to start taking money. Due to the changes introduced by the government in April 2015, when you reach the…
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and…