Retirement

Hodge Equity Release has been rebranded Hodge Lifetime as its parent company seeks to enhance its products in the retirement market.

Prudential is updating its annuity proposition with enhancements developed to take into account an increased range of conditions that may affect a client's longevity, including a high body mass index, raised cholesterol or blood pressure.

UK workers forgo over £5bn a year by failing to join company pension schemes; while a quarter of workers believe they are denied one, according to Prudential.

Julian Webb discusses how the corporate adviser can add value when managing the change from defined benefit to defined contribution

Julian Chillingworth takes a look at recent developments in the continuing credit crisis and the potential effect on the economic state of 'UK Plc'

Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question!

Mary Stewart assesses who will be the winners and losers in the new Protected Rights landscape

David Harris goes through the issues retirees face when tackling the impact of inflation on their retirement income

Helen Morrissey talks to a panel of experts about the current market turmoil and how it will affect the income drawdown market

Paul Wright goes through the different roles trusts can play in inheritance tax planning