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Fundamental problems with the shopping around system for annuities must be addressed before pension freedoms being in April, experts have said.

All seven product providers featured on Sesame's ‘focussed' restricted advice panel have denied breaching the regulator's rules on inducements, after the network was fined £1.6m for selling the coveted spots to the highest bidders.

Income drawdown looks set to grow rapidly as a result of Budget freedoms. Jenna Towler takes a look at the issues for those navigating this area without an adviser.

Should retirees defer their state pension? For some, it might significantly boost their retirement income levels. Fiona Murphy finds out what pension experts think

Fiona Murphy writes on the equity release market's surge in momentum.

Fiona Murphy says although annuity sales have slumped, new research shows they can still represent fair value for money.

Mutual LV= has reported strong annuity sales for the second quarter of the year despite the sweeping changes to retirement income announced in the 2014 Budget.

Pensions passport idea touted as ‘win-win’

Three quarters of advisers say clients are considering blended pension solutions as a result of the Budget retirement income reforms, according to a poll from LV=.

Provider LV= has called for the introduction of new retirement solutions which could see providers and advisers split the risks inherent in providing income drawdown to the masses.