Investment

Advisers believe the retirement income market needs product innovation to increase new business levels, research from Lincoln Financial suggests.

Retirement planning IFAs have topped the table for the most requested advisers on Unbiased.co.uk, according to the website.

Defined benefit pension scheme deficits improved in August despite market falls, according to pension consulting firm Aon Consulting.

The correct asset allocation strategy is vital in planning a successful retirement approach. Graham Barnes explains its importance

Investment in equities is undoubtedly an important part of retirement planning. However care must be taken not to rely on them too much says Nick Leitch

The rising popularity of alternative forms of investment to fund retirement is threatening the private pensions industry, assurance software firm Mastek has warned.

Punter Southall welcomes the move by Legal & General and Hargreaves Lansdown to use postcodes to determine annuity payouts.

Compliance support firm SimplyBiz has recommended MyCompanyPension.co.uk to IFAs.

People considering equity release may benefit from acting sooner rather than later, according to equity release provider Home & Capital.

More than 20 million adults risk retirement poverty by wearing ‘rose tinted' glasses, according to research by Aegon.