The mandatory code of conduct on retirement choices for all Association of British Insurers (ABI) members, set to be enforced from 1 March, must go further to better help consumers, annuity campaigners have said.
Annuity Direct has warned the Association of British of Insurers' (ABI) code of conduct on annuity purchase will not be ‘strong enough' to protect consumers or encourage shopping around.
The Financial Services Authority's (FSA's) thematic review into the annuity market needs to go much further than its current remit to reflect the development the market, a provider has said.
The ABI has called for a national awareness campaign on the public's right to social care once the Care and Support Bill is published in the spring.
A group of 14 insurers have signed up to a code of conduct on charge disclosure drawn up by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Fiona Murphy takes a closer look at ABI proposals to publish annuity rates.
A code of conduct on pension charges levied by providers and advisers has been launched to bring consistency to the workplace pension market.
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The ‘advice gap' post-Retail Distribution Review (RDR) is a major cause of concern and must be monitored closely by regulators, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) will say later today.