The future of the 'third way' annuity market remains positive despite the dramatic withdrawal of The Hartford from the UK today, experts say.
Michael Rudge discusses how third way products have affected the UK retirement marketplace
As increasing numbers of Britons look to retire abroad, Richard Mattison goes into the issues surrounding paying pensions to overseas residents
Most IFAs believe they need to double the amount of annuity business they write to generate a "credible" income stream, research suggests.
Annuity rates have dropped significantly during the last month, showing level annuity returns are coming under pressure, Alexander Forbes Annuity Bureau says.
Scheme pensions are proving more popular than alternatively secured pensions (ASP), according to Rowanmoor Pensions.
Mike Morrison goes through the different avenues available to clients when it comes to taking retirement income
The delays experienced when converting pensions into retirement income has long been an issue for annuity providers. However, improvements are now being made thanks to a more coordinated approach from pro- viders says Helen Morrissey
UK retirees could be missing out on up to £56.6m of retirement income each year by not purchasing an enhanced annuity, new research suggests.