Researchers from Cass Business School and the University of Bristol have discovered that women are more risk averse than men when it comes to financial risk taking.

Next month a CII-led event will focus on getting women talking about money and financial wellbeing.

The cost of reversing the increase in state pension ages could top £200bn, SIPP and platform provider AJ Bell has warned as the result of a High Court case is awaited.

Analysis of government data by a Financial Planner and wealth manager has revealed that women expect to have a pension pot of £168,000 when they retire, almost £100,000 less than men.