The victor in the latest PA Debate examining whether clients would choose income drawdown over uncrystallised funds pension lump sum (UFPLS) next April has been decided.
Think demand for annuities has dried up? Truth is demand in 2014 has smashed all standing records...
As the industry gears up for the introduction of retirement freedoms in April what will people choose? Stephen Lowe goes through recent research into what retirees are looking for.
The first day of the PA Online debate has been a close run affair with users split on whether their clients will choose income drawdown or uncrystallised funds pension lump sum (UFPLS).
Annuity providers need to make significant improvements to the quality of their written and telephone communications if customer outcomes are to be improved, according to the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Thematic Review.
Natanje Holt takes a look at how statutory money purchase illustrations will work once Budget freedoms come into play.
Will your clients choose uncrystallised funds pension lump sum (UFPLS) or income drawdown from April 2015?
This year has been a massive game changer in retirement planning. George Osborne's Budget unlocked a whole raft of flexibility that will affect how people view their retirement savings.
SIPP providers are struggling to find buyers due to large proportions of non-standard assets in their portfolio. Helen Morrissey asks what can be done about this issue.
In this week's RP quick-fire poll we ask: Are annuity death tax changes a job half done?