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Retirees flock to annuities as sales rise almost 40% year-on-year

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Retirees flock to annuities as sales rise almost 40% year-on-year

Annuity sales up 38.7% to 80,061 in 2023/24

clock 26 September 2024 • 2 min read
Annuity comparison demand among advisers continues to rise

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Annuity comparison demand among advisers continues to rise

Popularity of annuities returned as rates increased

clock 24 September 2024 • 2 min read
Advisers back annuities as sales continue to rise in H1

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Advisers back annuities as sales continue to rise in H1

Annuity sales reach £3.6bn in H1 2024, ABI figures show

clock 21 August 2024 • 2 min read
'Stop and think': The order of taking benefits is still important

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'Stop and think': The order of taking benefits is still important

'Could be costly if taken incorrectly'

clock 05 July 2024 • 4 min read
Scottish Widows unveils adviser decumulation 'matrix' tool

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Scottish Widows unveils adviser decumulation 'matrix' tool

To help advisers have better client retirement income conversations

clock 24 June 2024 • 3 min read
IFA firms risk future complaints over high-risk decumulation funds

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IFA firms risk future complaints over high-risk decumulation funds

High-risk multi-asset funds regularly used for decumulation clients

clock 10 June 2024 • 2 min read
Should IFAs change how they provide retirement income advice?

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Should IFAs change how they provide retirement income advice?

Taking action now will prepare you for the expected FCA follow up

clock 04 June 2024 • 4 min read
Retirement income: Why the '4% rule' does not work for the UK

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Retirement income: Why the '4% rule' does not work for the UK

Does the 4% rule have a place in UK retirement planning?

clock 10 May 2024 • 3 min read
Stress-testing at the core of suitable retirement income planning

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Stress-testing at the core of suitable retirement income planning

'How not to stress-test a withdrawal plan needs to be understood'

clock 09 May 2024 • 5 min read
Advisers have bigger role to play in annuity journey of clients

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Advisers have bigger role to play in annuity journey of clients

Just 29% of annuity sales are advised, according to ABI data

clock 03 May 2024 • 4 min read
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