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Fiona Murphy writes on the equity release market's surge in momentum.

Fiona Murphy says although annuity sales have slumped, new research shows they can still represent fair value for money.

Mutual LV= has reported strong annuity sales for the second quarter of the year despite the sweeping changes to retirement income announced in the 2014 Budget.

Pensions passport idea touted as ‘win-win’

Three quarters of advisers say clients are considering blended pension solutions as a result of the Budget retirement income reforms, according to a poll from LV=.

Provider LV= has called for the introduction of new retirement solutions which could see providers and advisers split the risks inherent in providing income drawdown to the masses.

We have seen the development of one-year fixed-term annuities since the Budget. But do they represent good value for money? Fiona Murphy takes a closer look.

From IFA to provider and back again

Steve Lewis takes a look at the top misconceptions people hold about the annuity market.

The SIPP market recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Ray Chinn takes a look at the opportunities and challenges that exist within the market.