FIPP does what it says on the tin

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As the retirement market continues to innovate there are an increasing number of products designed to give investors real fl exibility. Neil Marsh highlights how Hornbuckle Mitchell's FIPP can help clients.

Lifetime annuities dominate the retirement income market to the point that many of those reaching retirement falsely believe they have little alternative but to opt for this most unpopular of products. The truth is that the choice available to retirees who have built up pension savings outside final salary schemes has probably never been so wide. Financial advisers specialising in retirement income solutions are in a golden period with a market set for strong growth for years to come. While clients may be disgruntled by perceived lack of choice, the main issue for advisers is probably how...

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