Equity release advances increased by 12% in Q3 for Safe Home Income Plan's (SHIP) members according to its most recent market figures.
Just Retirement's value of new business after tax rose almost 50% to £82.8m for the year ending 30 June 2011.
Dean Mirfin analyses recent market results and concludes a more positive outlook for equity release
Steve Lowe takes a look at potential drivers for growth in the equity release market
Nationals round-up: ETFs came under the microscope following the UBS scandal, while downturn-beating funds, retirement income and Halifax's savings accounts also featured.
Nationals round-up: Investment trusts continued to get more publicity, while power of attorney, pensions, downsizing and fee-based advice all got a mention.
Downsizing to release equity from the home many not be the best option for the UK's over 55s according to trade body SHIP.
Providers are hailing it as a solution to pensioner poverty but retirement planners are taking a more cautious approach to using equity release in this way. Maryrose Fison takes a closer look at what advisers need to consider when advising on these products....
This week's Retirement Planner quick-fire poll asks: Do you believe the onus should be on SIPP providers to ensure investors meet flexible drawdown requirements?