Retirement

Defined contribution (DC) savers who intend to manage their own pension pot in retirement are unwilling to pay for regular advice, according to research from consultant firm Hymans Roberston.

A "radical rethink" is underway in the annuity market following the sweeping Budget changes but concerns over fund depletion remain, according to Equinity Paymaster.

In this week's Retirement Planner quick fire poll we ask whether you believe tax relief will be targeted ahead of next year's general election.

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

The story of the thumb-sucker: Is the FCA using supervisory shock tactics?

Royal London new life and pensions business was up 18% to £989m in the first quarter of the year, with group pensions benefitting significantly from auto-enrolment.

The promise of guidance at retirement "does not go far enough" and a new form of retirement-focused advice must be created by the regulator, according to Royal London.

Malcolm McLean predicts politicians will target tax relief ahead of the general election

Did pensions just get exciting?

Partnership has launched an enhanced annuity which guarantees income for life but also gives retirees the chance to change their mind after 12 months.