Retirement

Retirees need to bring home £17,500 a year to secure a "relatively modest but comfortable" retirement, according to research from Barclays.

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Restricted network Openwork has appointed a new outsourced service provider for its corporate clients' auto-enrolment requirements.

Satisfaction guaranteed? What face-to-face guidance might look like

Annuity provider Partnership is to cut 100 roles as part of a multi-million pound cost saving drive sparked by the Budget changes.

Firms providing comparison websites for annuities should include details of the types of guarantees available and identify providers if they operate a restricted panel, after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) updated its guidance for firms.

Axa Wealth's Corporate Investment Services business is increasing the investment universe for employee benefits consultants by adding exchange traded funds (ETFs) to its bespoke Investment Only offering.

Martin Wheatley, the chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has been recognised for helping "shift the culture of financial regulation" by putting "the interests of consumers first".

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

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