Retirement

Aegon UK managing director David Macmillan is leaving the role and the country to take up a promotion with the group's US business.

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Annuity rates are at their lowest level for almost two years, but the proportion of enhanced contracts sold is increasing, according to the latest IRESS At Retirement report.

We are nearing the end, dear readers. After a week of hearty, healthy debate on whether percentage charging models are a "relic of a bygone era", we publish our experts' final statements. Who wins your vote?

Most people are unlikely to spend less of - or save more into - their pension as a direct result of the removal of the "punitive" 55% ‘death tax' earlier this month, according to research.

Adviser insight: Sustainability of retirement income

'Pensions freedom will be a minefield'

Standard Life's UK business has reported a 5% increase in assets under administration (AUA) following net inflows of £1.5bn and "positive market movements".

Pension tax relief reform plans put forward by the major political parties smack of short-term ad hoc thinking which the UK could "come to regret", a think tank has said.

Crippling FSCS levies: Know why you're paying, know how to stop