Creating a simplified annuity process for Personal Accounts members could hamper consumer choice, according to providers.
Annuity rates headed downward in November, and further large falls are expected as interest rate cuts feed through to the bond market.
Graham Bentley discusses how advisers should approach asset allocation for clients' retirement portfolios
Philip Brown highlights how using the Common Quotation Form can help advisers get the best enhanced annuity quote for their clients
Aston Goodey recently joined MGM Advantage from Prudential. He talks to Helen Morrissey about the move as well as how he sees the enhanced annuity market developing
Simon O'Connor talks to Helen Morrissey about how the at-retirement market is developing
As the retirement market sees a huge increase in the amount of impaired annuities being written Helen Morrissey asks how it can develop further to meet customer's needs
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question!
Understanding clients' health is an important factor in ensuring they get the most from their retirement income says Athole Smith
Clients with pension pots over the lifetime allowance will need to apply for protection if they are to avoid substantial tax bills. Andrew Tully outlines what this protection entails