Retirement

The long term financial security of personal accounts must be the top priority for the body tasked with devising the charging structure of the scheme, Aegon says.

Retirement in the UK currently costs a typical household £413,000 and could rise to around £1m, a study suggests.

Scottish Widows has called on the FSA to increase the disclosure requirements for SIPPs after the Government last week gave the go-ahead for protected rights investment in the pension products.

David Wright tries to explode some of the myths surrounding equity release and highlights the key areas that advisers need to clarify for their clients

With-profits products can be a useful tool for investors looking to grow their retirement pot without too much risk says Frank Morton

Robert Pemberton goes through the issues advisers need to bear in mind when putting together long term investment strategies

Bernard Footitt discusses the pros and cons of lifetime annuities

Gary Boal tells Helen Morrissey about the launch of two innovative schemes allowing investors to benefit from the favourable tax environment offered by the Isle of Man

Although increasing numbers of UK citizens are emigrating as a lifestyle choice, many eventually decide to return to their home country. However, in order to ensure a smooth transition, they will need to seek fresh advice in line with their current circumstances....

While the credit crunch has had a huge impact on the traditional mortgage market there is now real opportunity for equity release says Jayne Almond