Insights into current drawdown fashions

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As income drawdown continues to grow in popularity Helen Morrissey talks to advisers about the latest trends in the market

The income drawdown market has expanded rapidly since A-Day with many investors welcoming the increased flexibility it has to offer. Income drawdown is a valuable tool for anyone looking to remain invested in the markets, delay annuity purchase or to phase into retirement. While for many people annuitisation remains the most sensible final option, using drawdown enables people to keep their options open until the age of 75 by which time they can buy an annuity more suited to their needs. "Income drawdown has really encouraged people to look at the flexibility their money can offer them," ...

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