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Can I transfer my final-salary pension under lockdown?

Join a live discussion with FT’s pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo at 12pm and 5pm UK time on Wednesday April 22 




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Income-seeking investors face an uphill struggle 

Even dividends from stalwarts Shell and BP may be in doubt in the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis 




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Free FT webinar: Pensions funding storm

The Pensions Regulator and former minister Sir Steve Webb take part in online debate 




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Public sector unions take government to court over pension reform

Judicial review sought over alleged breach of 2015 law, claiming cost benefits should go to scheme members




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Five ways to protect your post-pandemic pension pot

How will your retirement finances change BC and AC — before and after coronavirus?




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Westminster loses battle over pension fund investments

Court rules government guidance that bans boycotts against foreign countries is unlawful




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US state pension system hit hard by coronavirus pandemic

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio




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I am struggling to secure a job in the UK — should I return home?

Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice




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Virgin Money profits halve as it prepares for surge in bad loans

UK lender is latest to warn coronavirus-induced economic disruption will hit its clients




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More than £2bn lent under ‘bounce back’ scheme on first day

Light touch checks on UK borrowers raise fears of defaults on loans and fraud




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Force banks to take on more capital, says Sajid Javid

Former chancellor urges lenders to keep credit flowing and not just weather the storm




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Jake LaMotta, US boxer, 1922-2017

World champion whose life and career inspired the Oscar-winning ‘Raging Bull’




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Virginia candidates in a race to the bottom

The campaign has shone an unflattering light on the state of politics in America




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Fernando Pacheco, doctor and cornerman, 1927-2017

He tried to persuade Muhammad Ali to retire from the ring before it was too late




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US evangelist Billy Graham dies aged 99

‘Pastor to presidents’ said he received his calling on 18th green of local golf club




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Former First Lady Barbara Bush dies aged 92




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Barbara Bush, former US First Lady, 1925-2018

Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character




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Tom Wolfe, writer, 1930-2018

American literary and journalistic iconoclast who Norman Mailer said was the hardest working writer of his time




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Charles Smith, FT journalist, 1935-2018

Editor who raised the profile of the Financial Times’ coverage in Japan




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John McCain, Republican senator, 1936-2018

Vietnam vet and old-school conservative whose friendships crossed the political aisle




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Tony Mendez, CIA agent, 1940-2019

Master of disguise who plotted the ‘Argo’ escape from Iran




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Imperial foxtrot: my brush with Japanese royalty

Jurek Martin recalls unlikely encounters with an ancient dynasty, from dance floor to tennis court




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Herman Wouk, author, 1915-2019

A prolific American talent who defied the snobbery of literary critics




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Ross Perot, businessman and politician, 1930-2019

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years




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A sports addict’s diary: my ‘Morning in America’

From Wimbledon to Lord’s, this summer has been a gift that — technology permitting — keeps on giving




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Robert Morgenthau, Manhattan district attorney, 1919-2019

He became the scourge of the Mob and white-collar crime in New York




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Sadako Ogata, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, 1927-2019

She turned the agency into a diplomatic and moral force




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Yasuhiro Nakasone, Japan prime minister, 1918-2019

A nationalist who could temper his dogma and made his presence felt across the globe




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Mulberry creative chief Johnny Coca to depart

British handbag maker’s value has plummeted 85% in past two years as turnround plan stalls




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Pets at Home sales benefit from surge in demand

Essential retailer says coronavirus uncertainty means it will not give guidance for year ahead




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Smokers stock up on tobacco and nicotine products

Legal marijuana producers also report spike in demand during lockdown 




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LVMH and L’Oréal upbeat on recovery

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end




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P&G sales boom as stay-at-homers do more laundry

Cleaning products up, shaving items and make-up down in household goods group’s best quarter in years




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Royal Philips predicts intensive care beds must double globally 

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production




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Toilet roll mania boosts sales of Andrex maker Kimberly-Clark   

Retailers are still replenishing stocks after panic buying ahead of coronavirus lockdowns




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Kimberly-Clark: wiping the floor

Personal care group boosted by stockpiling frenzy ahead of lockdown




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Lockdowns lower personal grooming standards, says Unilever

Homeworking prompts decline in demand for consumer group’s skin and haircare products




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Trump claims disinfectant ‘injection’ idea was sarcasm

Medical community warns of dangers from use of cleaning agent as internal treatment




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Reckitt posts record sales growth as disinfectant demand surges

Group ramps up production of cleaning and sanitising goods amid coronavirus crisis




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The pandemic is yet to dampen demand for luxury goods resales

If anything, it’s only made the most coveted more sought after, as online sellers adapt to cater for their clientele.




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JPMorgan among new backers for paperless voting fintech

Proxymity raises $20m in spinout from Citigroup as shareholder meetings go virtual




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Odey called out over Brazil agriculture investment

Global Witness highlights UK hedge fund’s stake in company accused of environmental violations




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EY orders consultants to take time off as work slows

Financial services unit mandate a ‘first step’ in adjusting to decline in business




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Louis Bacon’s Moore Capital gains after going it alone

Billionaire investor hits winning bets in global macro after closing to external money




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Michael Hintze’s hedge fund hit hard by credit bets

Billionaire CQS trader hurt by exposure to default-ridden energy sector




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This market was in trouble long before the virus hit

Harsher medicine this time round would put asset prices on a better long-term footing




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Euro 2020 football tournament set to be postponed

Organisers expected to delay flagship event in order to let European domestic leagues finish




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European countries ban short selling after markets plunge

‘We are ready to go further,’ says French minister after issuing temporary prohibitions




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Global stocks, oil and government bonds tumble 

Dow wipes out gains of the Trump presidency amid fears antivirus measures are inadequate




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How Covid-19 tore through global markets in first quarter

Every major asset class has been disrupted