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Our weekly round-up of the key product launches, charging tweaks, people moves and events for financial advisers...

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.

Protection from the lifetime allowance is a big issue. Martin Tilley looks at the importance of investment growth in determining who might be affected.

People are living longer and longer. Fiona Murphy looks at the facts and what advisers need to consider.

Steve Lewis takes a look at the top misconceptions people hold about the annuity market.

John Moret takes a look at the recent Budget changes and asks if they are the catalyst for growth in the retirement market.

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

Adam Wrench looks at some of the opportunities and pitfalls for expats returning to the UK

Some pension savers are able to access more than the regular 25% tax free cash. However this protection could be lost should the retiree wish to go into income drawdown rather than purchasing an annuity. Claire Trott looks at the options.

What happened at 1 Stop and what can advisers do to prevent SIPP suitability failures? Fiona Murphy takes a closer look.