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Nationwide An avalanche of annuities-related news began with Nationwide's announcement that it will offer annuity advice to those with a pension pot of just £18,000. It certainly triggered plenty of debate. Annuities Meanwhile, the Association of British Insurers unveiled its compulsory code of conduct for members on providing information to customers about annuities. Skandia Skandia, one of the bigger players within the platform market, announced plans to give clients more access and the power to execute investments. Sants Another politician very much distanced himself fro...

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