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Incomes from annuities have fallen 14% since the start of the year due to stock market turmoil.

Independent financial advisers wrote more than three quarters of the life and pensions business in 2010, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

A financial adviser and a former banker have launched a financial planning tool which projects retirement incomes.

Head teachers may join in a day of strikes over reforms of their pensions on 30 November.

Peter Quinton, chairman of the Annuity Clearing House, will take over as acting managing director of the Retirement Partnership.

SIPP provider Hornbuckle Mitchell has posted revenues of £6.05m in H1, up 6% on the same period in 2010.

Jonathan Watts-Lay explains why companies need to be clearer to employees about their retirement options

Kevin Arnott discusses the importance of annual statements in ensuring clients get the best income in retirement

Legal & General's head of tax and estate planning Mark Green talks to Retirement Planner about issues advisers need to consider during inheritance tax planning

Mairi Black discusses how spousal bypass trusts can be utilised in an estate planning strategy