Longevity 'biggest threat' to retirement planning-IFAs

Research found over 40% of advisers are most concerned about rising longevity, compared to nearly 30% citing inflation as the biggest threat to clients’ investment strategies for retirement. Approximately 18% of advisers pointed to stock market volatility as the major challenge, while 11% believe the ability to protect savings in retirement is the biggest hazard to retirement planning. Dominic Grinstead, strategic development and marketing director at MetLife, says: “It is striking that advisers cite longevity as the biggest threat ahead of volatility and inflation despite the recent fo...