Retirement

RESEARCH from HSBC suggests that despite more women contributing to a pension, confusion over eligibility means over two million women are losing out on potential pensions income.

Norwich Union was forced to suspend 380,000 personal pension transfers two weeks ago, with 15% of these policies still suspended, following problems migrating to a new computer system.

Around ten million UK workers may not be able to get financial advice before being auto-enrolled into the Personal Accounts scheme in 2012, according to Scottish Life.

Canada Life is offering annuity protection on both its standard and enhanced lifetime annuity policies.

Employees are yet to benefit two years on from A-Day because many employers are unaware of opportunities created by significant tax changes in the Finance Act.

New research from The Hartford uncovers the financial planning and savings habits of UK couples and identifies that a 'Divide and Conquer' approach to finances is the most successful method for ensuring a prosperous retirement. John Enos explains why...

The financial services industry is full of complex jargon and this is no different in the annuity market. Here's the Retirement Planner guide to the different terms advisers will encounter when advising on annuities

Helen Morrissey talks to Matt Trott takes about innovations in the annuity market

Kim Lerche-Thomsen talks about how he believes the at-retirement market will develop

Joris Tolenaar explains how lifecycle investment products are helping investors to achieve their retirement goals without sleepless nights along the way