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The industry has welcomed the government's proposal to allow consumers to sell on their existing annuities but has clashed over whether advice should be mandatory for those wanting to sell.

Countdown to 6 April: The line up in The Great Pension Reforms Race

Providers who have cut drawdown charges in the run-up to April 6 to "grab market share" will revisit their decisions in the months to come, suggested LV=.

LV= has launched an online retirement modelling tool to help advisers select, explain and administer a blend of retirement options.

This week's events, hires (and a joke)

All this week's key events, hires and fires (plus a quick joke)

Fundamental problems with the shopping around system for annuities must be addressed before pension freedoms being in April, experts have said.

All seven product providers featured on Sesame's ‘focussed' restricted advice panel have denied breaching the regulator's rules on inducements, after the network was fined £1.6m for selling the coveted spots to the highest bidders.

Income drawdown looks set to grow rapidly as a result of Budget freedoms. Jenna Towler takes a look at the issues for those navigating this area without an adviser.

Should retirees defer their state pension? For some, it might significantly boost their retirement income levels. Fiona Murphy finds out what pension experts think