Our panel of experts take on this month’s Q&A, answering your questions on retirement planning & pensions, and analysing recent market volatility with insight into what has been influencing market movements.   

00:00 Introduction 

04:09 How do different asset classes perform in periods of high inflation & what does this mean?  

09:37 How are our clients dealing with market volatility? 

13:49 Is it worth taking the 25% lump sum out of my pension pot and investing it into a Stocks & Shares ISA?   

16:51 I have a few pensions from the various jobs I've had over the past 10 years. Is there one place I can go to that shows me the pensions? As I do not have paperwork for some, and have lost track of them. Also, would it be best to amalgamate the pensions? 

18:20 I want to open a savings account for my Granddaughter.  Which is the best account to open for her?   

20:30 Can you tell me your view on the cryptocurrency marketplace?  

24:20 I have a private pension, which I pay into monthly, and I’m self-employed. I have money in different bank accounts, am I better off keeping it in bank accounts or putting more into my pension or keep lots of cash hidden?  

 29:57 Can I get monthly income from my pension?  

33:14 I've used up my ISA and Pension Allowances for this tax year. What or where would you suggest I invest if I have any further cash to invest?  

35:05 What is causing volatile markets right now?