Webb: Guidance guarantee will fuel appetite for the vintage wine of independent advice

Speaking at the inaugural Retirement Planner Forum and Awards 2014, held in London this morning , Webb (pictured) said the guidance guarantee would only get people to the starting line, giving them just a basic understanding of what their options are and issues such as taxation and longevity. But he said there was only so much that could be covered in such a limited conversation, which would only equip them with the very basics of retirement planning. Webb said: "There are some in the advice community who see this as a threat. I see it as a huge opportunity. I liken the guidance guara...