The changing face 
of retirement

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Bluefin's Robin Hames 
explains the demographic 
and legislative changes set to transform how you advise your clients.

Whatever your political persuasion, it must be said that in the field of legislation impacting on retirement decisions, the coalition government has already demonstrated both its radicalism and urgency. Choice is always a double-edged sword; the combination of increased complexity and the prevailing economic conditions add up to challenging times for those approaching retirement. More so than ever, clients need high quality advice and a long-term relationship with their advisers. The face of retirement is changing. The baby boomers are rapidly approaching retirement. In the UK we a...

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