Five things your clients will call you about this week

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It's our round-up of the stories your clients may have read in the national newspapers over the Bank Holiday weekend...

Enhanced annuities There were some worrying statistics reported by FT Weekend on how just 2% of non-advised retirees bought an enhanced annuity in 2011, even though 70% of over-55s could have qualified for one. In some cases, the difference in annual incomes could run into the thousands and the piece clearly demonstrated the value of good financial advice. One of the tips provided by Which? was to make sure the adviser contacts every enhanced annuity provider in the market. Investment trusts It's fair to say that 40 years of rising income is pretty impressive performance, and that...

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