Retirement

IFAs are the main port of call for those taking out a private pension, according to Unbiased.co.uk.

MetLife Europe has launched a "unique" personal pension product that offers both capital and income guarantees.

Norwich Union has reduced the fund and transfer values on all its conventional with-profits funds by up to 9%, it has been revealed.

Pensioners that receive independent advice on their retirement fare considerably better than those who do not, according to MGM Advantage.

Investing in commodities may once have been the preserve of the highly sophisticated investor but Nicholas Brooks believes they now have more mainstream appeal

There are many different reasons why consumers consider equity release - it is no longer considered as a last resort. Anthony Rafferty identifies the key issues for financial advisers to consider when advising clients on equity release

The importance of planning a retirement exit strategy is all important for business owners. Adrian Shandley goes through the different options available to ensure a smooth progression

Earlier this year Dunstan Thomas ran two parallel surveys based on the impact of wrap services. The first focused on providers and administrator firms and the second on financial adviser community. Chris Read, summarises the key findings.

Nick Bladen highlights the issues advisers must consider when recommending pension transfers for clients

Nigel Hare Scott discusses the challenges advisers will need to overcome when recommending equity release