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As the Treasury consultation on removing the requirement to annuitise by age 75 closes, the pensions industry has warned the proposals will only benefit "those who need them the least".

The government plans to save money by distributing National Insurance numbers via a letter rather than a plastic card, as part of its drive to reduce the deficit.

Retirement solutions should have the flexibility to provide both decent pensions and meet long-term care costs if necessary, the Association of Consulting Actuaries says.

Nicolas Sarkozy says there is "no question" of anyone "distorting" his pension reforms after more than a million people took to the streets in protest.

Over 80% of IFAs have predicted annuity rates will drop over the next five years, according to a survey from MGM Advantage.

Real SIPPs offer investors greater opportunities and investment choice

John Moret, marketing director for Suffolk Life, has warned pension providers with cumbersome legacy issues they may fail to cope with the raft of legislative changes over the coming year and face challenges from new players.

The myths and the facts surrounding annuities as an investment model

The directors of the UK's top 102 companies accrue pension pots of £3.8m on average, a study by TUC PensionsWatch says.

Just when you thought the UK pension landscape couldn't get any more disconcerting, IFAonline has pulled together some breathtaking statistics...