Five things clients will call you about this week

Annuity rates With annuity rates already falling at increasing rates and new EU gender discrimination rules set to hit them further for men, the Independent on Sunday ran a feature about squeezing the most out of retirement income. The main focus was on enhanced annuities, with readers urged to consider all their health and lifestyle issues, which could lead to higher payouts. Meanwhile, there was also a reminder of the difference shopping around can make. Community investment schemes Clients looking for decent returns and a clear conscience may have had their interests piqued by ...