RP poll: Do we need a code of conduct for non-advised annuities?

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In this week's Retirement Planner quick fire poll we ask: Do we need the FCA to introduce a code of conduct for non-advised annuity sales?

Click HERE to let us know your view In last week's poll we asked you if you are currently advising clients on protecting their pension after the lifetime allowance drops in 2014. More than two-thirds (67%) of you said you were while 33% said they were not currently working with clients on this issue.

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