In this week's quick fire poll we ask: Will you encourage male clients to buy an annuity before the EU gender ruling takes effect in December?
Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.
LV= has confirmed its deadline for gender specific annuity business so advisers can take action ahead of the EU gender directive.
LV= will switch its protection business to gender neutral rates on 1 December and has announced its pipeline strategy for advisers.
A relaxation of income drawdown rules should bring more tax revenue to the treasury and get people spending, according to Primetime Retirement.
The Association of British Insurers has said it is "extremely confident" age and disability pricing factors will not go the same way as gender with the incoming EU Equal Treatment Directive.