Consultancy launches annuity glidepath framework for advisers

The London-based firm's ‘Annuity Glidepath' framework was announced on Friday (23 June) and will be available to both advisers and discretionary fund managers. The solution sequentially blends portfolios in drawdown with a ‘ladder' of annuities to present a blended solution for clients as part of an adviser's centralised retirement proposition. Elston Consulting said the framework can integrate on any platform and will allow advisers to obtain quotes from annuity providers both on and off platform. Head of research Henry Cobbe said the solution had been designed to provide "a more ...