Retirement

Approximately 25% of equity release customers could be eligible for enhanced terms and receive an additional £16,000 on a £200,000 property, says More 2 Life.

Around three-quarters of retirees bought financial products via a bank adviser, with only 20% using an IFA, according to AXA's Retirement Scope report.

Fewer than one in five retired people feel it is their responsibility to leave money to their children, according to a study from Friends Provident.

Ken Wrench warns over the inherent danger in the current debate around merging ISAs and pensions within retirement legislation

HMRC must remove its lifetime allowance on pension savings if an annual limit is introduced or risk discouraging retirement saving, Skandia says.

Nearly half of under-50s admit they are not doing enough to prepare financially for their retirement.

Legal & General is to offer advisers and their clients access to a will-writing service provided by probate brokers Final Duties.

IFAs are under-equipped to benefit from a looming explosion of interest in long term care products, says a market specialist.

Japanese officials say deaths of the elderly are going unreported whilst families continue to draw their deceased relatives' pensions.

Around two-thirds of over-55s are concerned the would not be able to raise the necessary cash if faced with an unexpected payout of £500 or more, according to the Aviva Real Retirement Report.