Story by: Fiona Nicolson, Financial Adviser
The results of the FSA's thematic work on open market options is a step in the right direction, according to Jason Walker, senior manager for AWD Chase de Vere, but he believes the message must be far stronger if consumers are to benefit from the highest possible level of retirement in the open market.
Increasing longevity is the biggest threat to clients saving for retirement ahead of concerns about stock market volatility and rising inflation, claims MetLife Europe
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Tens of thousands of pensioners are missing out on means-tested benefits they are entitled to, according to an appeal by the Department of Work and Pensions.
Improved longevity is likely to increase the take-up of with profit annuities as an alternative to conventional annuities, according to Legal & General (L&G).
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MetLife Europe research reveals that more than half of advisers do not believe the sector will become more popular in the next 12 months
Aegon Scottish Equitable has today (20 August) launched a flexible adviser remuneration option for annuity customers after identifying an 'advice gap' in the market.
A feasibility study is being conducted by Hargreaves Lansdown into launching its own third way annuity product.
Advisers are seeking to enhance their knowledge of 'unit-linked guarantee' products after research revealed that nearly half of them expect the variable annuities market to grow over the next year.
A feasability study is being conducted by Hargreaves Lansdown into launching its own third way annuity product.
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