Retirement

The Pensions Ombudsman has announced delays to its decision on upwards of 84 complaints related to suspected liberation fraud, claiming it is "not yet in a position to publish" conclusions.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking examples of occasions the industry suspects it may have applied its rules after the fact with the benefit of hindsight.

The case for collective DC... and other top downloads

Operating profits at Phoenix Group increased to £266m in the first half of the year compared to £186m for the same period in 2013, latest results show.

Why DB transfers always warrant independent advice

By combining Budget reforms with existing rules which reward savers who delay taking their State pension, eligible women can boost their payout by up to tens of thousands of pounds over a lifetime.

In this week's quick fire Retirement Planner poll we ask: Do you agree that we need a rethink on the word and concept of 'retirement?'

In this week's Retirement Planner news round-up we highlight five key stories you might have missed over the past seven days.

Fiona Murphy says although annuity sales have slumped, new research shows they can still represent fair value for money.

Nick Elphick asks whether the general public understands what the recent Budget changes mean for them and whether we need a different approach to financial education.