Catch up: Five retirement stories you might have missed

Catch up: Five retirement stories you might have missed

Jenna Towler
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Had a manic week? Here's a rundown of five retirement stories you might have missed…

  Regulator steps in The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to look into the non-advised sale of income drawdown products amid concerns consumers could be left vulnerable in the new pensions environment. In a policy paper outlining FCA rules for firms post the government's retirement reforms, published on 27 November, the regulator said it will consider how to protect consumers in the new pensions environment and review requirements where money is taken directly from pensions.   Widows job losses Provider Scottish Widows has announced a restructure of its pension and inves...

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