Budget 2014

Innovation required: How the annuity market is adapting to survive

As many as ten million pension savers will increase their contributions to take advantage of greater at-retirement flexibility announced in the Budget, according to research.

Personal Finance Society chief executive Keith Richards talks to Helen Morrissey about advisers' role in delivering the guidance guarantee and how the Budget could herald a new approach to long-term saving.

Pensions minister Steve Webb is keen to see 30% tax relief on pensions and the end of the lifetime allowance. What would this mean if implemented? Fiona Murphy takes a closer look.

The Budget brings unprecedented flexibility for retirees. However, this flexibility also brings challenges. Andrew Tully takes a look at the key issues.

The development of the Guidance Guarantee continues to stoke industry debate. What should it look like? Who will deliver it? And how much will it cost?

Why advisers must have their say on the Budget guidance guarantee

The guidance guarantee was a key part of this year's Budget. In this month's Inquiry Helen Morrissey asks Retirement Planner readers about the role of advisers in this service.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is alerting the public to be wary of offers of free pension reviews, pointing out few firms offering the service are regulated.

Dame Anne Begg has criticised the government for launching a major overhaul of the pension system without considering the long-term effect.