Prudential

Prudential is expected to palm off part of the cost of its aborted £24bn bid for Asian rival AIA on to the UK taxpayer.

Equity release is going through turbulent times with provider exits and a lack of consumer confidence. Helen Morrissey looks at the cause of the current problems and asks if the market can recover

Vince Smith-Hughes examines changing times for the annuity market.

The consultation to end compulsory annuitisation should lead to increased flexibility for retirees. Helen Morrissey asks if this is the case.

UPDATE 12pm: The FTSE 100 index has climbed almost 1.6% in morning trading after strong late gains overnight on Wall Street.

Leading City investors are plotting to force Prudential chairman Harvey McGrath out before the beleaguered insurer's half-year results on 12 August, according to reports.

Industry commentators say Aviva could set its sights on arch-rival Prudential, which is still recovering from its failed $20bn takeover of AIG's Asian business.

IFAonline Editor Katrina Baugh recently chaired an online Conjecture debate on the complications advisers face when assisting clients as they reach retirement. Has the client accessed their open market option? What kind of annuity is right for them? Would...

Vince Smith-Hughes looks at the various ways saving for retirement is changing in line with Conservative/Lib Dem plans

Fidelity International, one of the largest investors in Prudential, is calling for the resignation of chairman Harvey McGrath.