Retirement

November has been a busy month. I seem to have been at a variety of conferences, some in a speaking capacity but others just as a delegate.

Tomorrow's pensions bill could highlight potential stumbling blocks for the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA), says Aegon.

Newcastle Building Society has today launched an equity release advisory service as part of its advice proposition.

BESTINVEST has launched a SIPP unique to the UK market, offering free ongoing bespoke investment advice from its team of investment experts.

SPECIALIST equity release provider, Sovereign Reversions, has predicted an increasing dependence on the value of homes as a way of bridging the pension gap.

Winterthur has launched a client portfolio management tool and an automated withdrawal facility on the Trustee Investment Plan (TIP).

Killik & Co, the stock broker and advisory firm, has launched a loan facility for its FlexiSIPP clients allowing them to borrow up to 50% of their portfolio's value.

Group personal pension (GPP) members could see five years of saving wiped off their pension if employers level down when the Government introduces personal accounts, says Aegon.

While the introduction of personal accounts is still more than four years away it's worth taking time to think about their impact. Andrew Tully goes through some of the issues

Home reversions have grown in popularity since they were regulated earlier this year. Simon Little talks about their prospects for the coming year