Retirement business top priority for 74% of advisers

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Nearly three-quarters of advisers believe getting their clients a better income in retirement proposition is a top priority over the next 12 months.

Research by MetLife Europe, a financial services organisation based offshore in Ireland, reveals 47% of advisers also believe asset allocation will be an important issue in 2007, with respondents suggesting they will need to provide a more comprehensive funds offering. In addition the research, carried out by George Street research from 100 interviews with advisers nationwide, shows 47% of advisers believe a top business priority for the new year is to continue making the most of A-Day opportunities, while 33% believe transacting more Self Invested Personal Pension (Sipp) business is most...

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