Retirement

Question: Unsecured pensions seem far too much of a risky investment. What attractive alternatives do the panel suggest may be more suitable for a couple, in their late 50's, with no outstanding debt?

Friends Provident has unveiled a programme to encourage members to take a more active interest in their defined contribution scheme investments.

Question: Can I still buy an annuity after purchasing one of your income protection plans? What are the positives and negatives against such a move?

Question: I have found that Income Drawdown is a complex area of retirement planning and isn't suitable for my clients. I am however open to change and I am keen to investigate further opportunities for my clients. Can the panel each tell me what the...

The popularity of occupational pension schemes increased last year, despite the recession.

Question: I have found Income Drawdown funds and products from a variety of providers to be remarkably similar to a personal pension. What assurances can my clients receive that an Income Drawdown plan is a more viable option or separate alternative?...

Early auto-enrolment could increase pension pots by as much as 15% and help employers, industry figures say.

MetLife has appointed Adam Dooley as UK sales director, completing its senior management team.

Q. How have you seen people change their retirement planning strategies to weather the storm of current economic turbulence?

Growth of the annuity market - Over the next five years, the ‘at retirement market' is predicted to grow to £23.1 billion, so it is hardly surprising that so many retirement products such as variable and fixed term annuities have launched into the annuity...