Britain's retirees will flock overseas as a result of last week's budget, according to deVere Group.

Discounted gift trusts (DGT) business levels will remain flat or fall over the next year due to adviser dissatisfaction with the products on offer, a survey by Octopus Investments reveals.

Chancellor George Osborne left pensions tax relief alone, introduced a flat-rate state pension and gave a nod to the white paper on long-term care. But what do industry figures think?

As the industry prepares for the Government White Paper on social reform Sue Elliott looks at how the debate has developed post- Dilnot.

With the forthcoming abolition of Protected Rights, Adrian Walker explains what the key advice issues for clients could be as a result of this change.

In this week's quick fire poll we ask: A high court is debating whether an undrawn pension pot should be used to pay off creditors if an individual is bankrupt, but still working. Should pensions be used in this way?

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pensions story this week.

Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) has appointed Nigel Waterson as its chairman following the retirement of Laurie Edmans, who stepped down after six years in the position.

In this week's quick fire poll we ask: The FSA has warned that pensioners spooked by annuity purchase could move into retirement products such as income drawdown, which are less suitable for their needs. Could this be the next mis-selling scandal?

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.