Annuities

The National Association of Pension Funds is investigating steps it can take to help DC members get a better deal at retirement - hinting at the launch of a broker service.

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The government has extended a payment scheme for Equitable Life policy holders to mid-2015 and is due to launch an advertising campaign to encourage more policyholders to come forward.

Retirement Planner readers can get a 10% discount on the upcoming Henry Stewart SIPPs and Retirement Option Conference.

Every seven minutes a chronically sick saver is being deprived of a bigger income in retirement, leaked figures reveal.

The majority of savers under the age of 45 are unaware of the amount of income they can expect from their pensions when they retire, according to Standard Life.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has defended its Annuity Window after "media scrutiny" and made changes to it following industry feedback.

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Annuity rates would have to improve by at least 6% from today's rates to make any delay in purchasing a retirement income worthwhile, says a new report.

The Association of British Insurers has launched the Annuity Window to help retiring pension investors get the best deal from their retirement income.