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59 economies worldwide have implemented a national strategy for financial education. The report describes experiences of these countries and addresses challenges faced in implementing the strategies.
Year of publication 2015
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Analysis of the attitudes and experiences of employees, employers and intermediaries about auto-enrolment and new pension freedoms in the UK.
A representative online panel survey of New Zealanders over 50, to uncover financial expectations for and experience of retirement.
A review, commissioned by Age UK, exploring existing evidence of the ways in which older people are affected by ‘scams’ (i.e. fraud) which target their finances including their pension savings.
Evaluation of a programme which aimed to deliver more sustainable outcomes for debt advice clients by providing them with financial capability training.
Proposing a new integrated model for solving the banking problem which benefits providers and low-to-moderate income consumers.
A review of international evidence, demonstrating low levels of risk literacy, the consequences for long-term financial decision-making and implications for policymakers.
Evaluation of a long-established targeted matched savings programme in Australia, assessing performance on a range of individual and macro-economic measures.
Two reports analysing ONS Wealth and Assets Survey data assessing the relationship between savings and problem debt and investigating socio-economic groups with little or no cash savings.
A five-year action plan for UK Government to tackle problem debt, help families become more financially resilient and help those struggling with debt to achieve sustainable financial situations.