Retirement

Clear and practical guidance ‘essential’ to apply the new framework consistently and with confidence

Industry says reappointment brings ‘welcome certainty and continuity’

Publishes guide suggesting to ‘move beyond a pensions-only approach’

Sixth chancellor in just over four years

'My first hope for pensions under Burnham is stability and medium-term planning'

'Retirement planning is not about choosing one solution over another but finding the right balance between them'

'Good quality annuity files tend to have one thing in common: robust fact‑finding'

'Technology is part of this picture in ways that are worth being honest about'

'Commercial property still remains a highly attractive and favourable investment for the right client'

Broader client conversations on estate planning encouraged