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National Funeral Cost Index report 2020

In our seventh year of reporting funeral costs, it's clear that this year has been anything but a benchmark year and we know that funerals have looked very different over the last 6 months. In this report we also explore how people’s experiences of arranging a funeral in a pandemic.

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Latest news

RLAM lists framework of opportunities for 2021 AGM season

Following the Investment Association’s outline of its expectations of companies this AGM season, Ashley Hamilton Claxton, head of responsible investment at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) comments.

Royal London paid £13.1 million for Covid-19 claims

Royal London paid £13.1 million for Covid-19 claims in 2020 helping the families of more than 2,100 customers.

Royal London supports customers through Covid-19

Responding to the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) figures which shows insurers are expected to pay up to £2.5 billion for Covid-19 related claims Craig Paterson, Chief Underwriter at Royal London, comments.

RLAM welcomes vote on Glencore's climate action plan as it transitions to a low carbon future

Carlota Garcia-Manas, senior responsible investment analyst at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), comments on Glencore's announcement today that the company will put their climate plan to a shareholder vote at its upcoming AGM.

UK GDP - avoiding a fall

RLAM's senior economist Melanie Baker comments on UK GDP data.

RLAM launches Global Sustainable Credit Fund

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) announces the launch of its Global Sustainable Credit Fund, expanding its range of Sustainable Investing products.

High time 'buy now, pay later' deals are regulated

Sarah Pennells, our head of financial capability, comments on the Woolard Review recommendations for the unsecured credit market.

Royal London launches Investment Pathways

Royal London has launched its Investment Pathways, a series of solutions aimed at non-advised customers moving some or all of their pensions into income drawdown.

Fallout from COVID as number of people accessing pensions continues to rise

Helen Morrissey, pension specialist from Royal London, comments on on today’s (29 January) Flexible Payments from Pensions data.

RLAM appoints Kevin Flood as Head of Dealing

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) announces the appointment of Kevin Flood as Head of Dealing. Kevin has been with RLAM for nearly three years in the position of Lead Fixed Income Dealer.

Grim PMI as lockdown hits

Our senior economist Melanie Baker comments on the UK PMI data.

Royal London adds Underwrite Later option for Business Protection and Relevant Life Plans

Royal London has added an Underwrite Later option for Life Cover on its Business Menu and Relevant Life Plans, allowing cover to be offered while medical evidence is being obtained.

UK inflation: bumping around before a bounce

Our senior economist Melanie Baker comments on the UK inflation figures.

Government must take urgent action on pension contribution rates or risk undermining AE success

Our pension specialist Helen Morrissey comments on 'Occupational Pension Schemes data in the UK'.

Renters in arrears at the mercy of landlords

Sarah Pennells, head of financial capability at Royal London, comments on the call for action needed to tackle rental debts crisis which is backed by organisations including the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), Shelter, StepChange Debt Charity and Nationwide Building Society.

Shirley Garrood joins Royal London board as non-executive director

Royal London today announces the appointment of Shirley Garrood as non-executive director. She will be a member of the Nominations and Governance Committee. Ms Garrood also joins the boards of Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) and RLAM Holdings Ltd and will be a member of RLAM board’s Risk Committee. It is intended that Ms Garrood will assume the role of chair of the RLAM board and of the RLAM board’s Risk Committee in 2021, subject to regulatory approval.

Spending review: a positive outlook for equities, property and commodities

Trevor Greetham, head of multi asset, comments following today's Spending Review by the Chancellor.

Royal London supports PFS Financial Wellbeing Programme on value of advice

Royal London is supporting the Personal Finance Society’s Financial Wellbeing Programme which highlights the value of financial advice.

Royal London exhibition to open up the conversation around death

Royal London has partnered with, British portrait and fashion photographer, Rankin to encourage the conversation around death with a free digital exhibition, Lost for Words, launching on 16 November 2020.

Record bounce, ahead of a difficult Q4

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on today's UK GDP data.

Royal London introduces beneficiary nomination

Royal London has introduced a signature-free beneficiary nomination to its individual Life Cover and Life or Critical Illness Cover on its Personal Menu Plans.

The best areas in England for families to thrive

Royal London has analysed local data to reveal the best places in England for families to thrive.