Income

Just Retirement generated record new business in the 12 months to June, exceeding the £1bn mark for the first time.

Britons display "worryingly" low levels of optimism towards preparing for retirement and possess a gloomier outlook than their counterparts across the Atlantic, a study suggests.

The increase in state pension age to 66 will happen more quickly than originally planned and could be in place by 2016, minister say.

As longevity continues to increase Craig Fazzini-Jones believes the pressure is on annuity providers to come up with innovative solutions

As we prepare for the General Election on May 6 Tom Stevenson puts forward what he would like to see in a political manifesto

Annuity rates tumbled in April after a brief period of stability during the winter, according to Alexander Forbes Annuity Bureau.

Reform of the Open Market Option would boost government coffers by £1.7bn over 20 years and should form part of all political manifestos, a lobby group says.

Each month we ask leading industry figures to answer one big question: Recent research by Towers Watson showed a 24% increase in sales of enhanced annuities in 2009. What are the key factors contributing to this rise?

Adrian Walker discusses the benefits of income recycling

Kim Lerche-Thomsen discusses how processes need to change if advisers are to help clients make the most of their retirement options