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In this week's quick fire annuity-themed poll we ask: Do you think ‘Middle Britain' retirees are ill-served by conventional annuities?

Helen Morrissey goes through the results of the latest Inquiry and asks what challenges advisers face when advising on this market.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

Solvency II could have ‘huge implications' for annuity customers with rates likely to fall by up to 20% if insurers are forced to hold greater reserves, Deloitte warns.

Today's average annuity will pay £14,180 less over retirement than an annuity purchased three years ago according to MGM Advantage.

Annuity experts have welcomed the Office of National Statistics' (ONS) surprise decision to keep the current measure of inflation.

AXA has expanded its sales force to meet increased demand from advisers and their clients for unit-linked guaranteed products.

Advisers fear weak interest rates and turbulent markets will hit people's defined contribution (DC) pension funds, Aegon research has revealed.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.