Retirement

The Hartford has launched the Facing Retirement Forum, an initiative aimed at enhancing understanding of the needs of the 50+ generation.

The debate over temporarily abolishing the age 75 rule clouds the real issues affecting UK pensioners, according to Craig Fazzini-Jones, director and head of MGM Advantage Designs for Retirement.

Xafinity, a major player in pensions administration, has launched a flexible SIPP with a menu charging structure which will allow clients to pay for what they use.

Scottish Widows has urged the Government to introduce better pensions incentives for women, despite a slight narrowing of the pensions gender gap.

Fund platforms are now an integral part of many advisers' day to day business. Their ability to bring the fund management industry onto advisers' desktops has proved to be a winning formula.

Xafinity has announced the launch of its SIPP. The Xafinity SIPP marks the company's entrance into the advised retail pensions space and was a key driver behind its April acquisition of Hazell Carr, who originally launched the product in 2007.

Traditional pension products and policies are outdated and a major rethink is needed as baby boomers approach retirement, according to pensions expert Dr Ros Altmann.

Open Annuities, the UK parent company of London & Colonial Assurance, has acquired The Fiduciary Corporation, a UK SIPP specialist trading as L&C Pensions.

Equity release provider Key Retirement Solutions (KRS), insurance broker and employee benefits consultant Heath Lambert Group and Diabetes UK have teamed up.

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