Investors are continuing to pile into index tracker funds, with technology funds also popular despite some of the largest tech companies encountering a difficult start to 2024, according to fund manager Fidelity International.

The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes increased from £455.5bn at the end of March to £458.3bn at the end of April, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.

The Personal Finance Society Personal Finance Awards 2024/25 are now open for entry, include prestigious awards for Chartered Financial Planner of the Year and Chartered Financial Planning Firm of the Year.