Retirement

Who is to blame for not getting the best annuity rate?

As auto-enrolment prompts business owners to review their pension arrangements Andy Bowsher looks at some of the opportunities.

Susan Midha takes a look at what can be done to prevent family disputes over inheritance.

The Later Life Academy has launched to help brokers operate more effectively in the at-retirement market. Founder Stuart Wilson talks to Helen Morrissey about the need for increased education.

The results of the FCA's thematic review of the annuity market highlight the need for urgent reform of the at-retirement market. However, Helen Morrissey asks if the review goes far enough?

In this week's quick-fire poll we ask: Should there be a one-year 'cooling off' period during annuity purchase?

Retirement Planner's round up of the top pension stories this week.

Retirement provider MetLife has increased the income deferral rate on its unit-linked guaranteed products.

Average pension scheme charges are running above the 0.52% level estimated as normal by the Association of British Insurers (ABI), according to official government figures.

Labour MP Rachel Reeves has demanded Prime Minister David Cameron "clarify" the government's position on a charge cap for defined contribution (DC) schemes.