Income

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

Helen Morrissey assesses the prospects for the fixed term annuity market

Aston Goodey discusses the different annuity products available on the market

Mark Stopard discusses the future prospects for variable annuities in the UK

Annuity rates could be about to fall on the back of currency concerns, after several months of stability, according to Alexander Forbes.