The Pensions Regulator has released an annuity booklet for pension scheme members approaching retirement.
The publication entitled ‘Your retirement choices - defined contribution occupational pension schemes,’ provides a guide to help those people attached to an annuity who are close to retirement. Starting yesterday, it is now a legal requirement for trustees of defined contribution (DC) occupational pension schemes to inform scheme members approaching retirement of the various options available to them. The Regulator says trustees can tick this box by issuing its members with a copy of the leaflet or by providing their own literature. The booklet serves as an information provider on t...
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