Retirement
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Less friction, better transfers: shaping the future of risk transfer
The UK bulk annuity market continues to go from strength-to-strength, and targeting an insurance transaction remains an attractive option for many. Although…
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Nearly 1 in 2 prioritise guaranteed income from their pension in retirement over flexibility
Data published last week from the Department for Work and Pensions, uncovers that the majority of people approaching or in-retirement have a…
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Pre-retirees expect to need over £30,000 a year in retirement, leaving over £18,000 gap to fill every year
New analysis by Broadstone, based on the Department for Work and Pensions’ latest survey ‘Planning and Preparing for Later Life 2024‘, highlights the…
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Government pushes ahead with pension IHT reforms
Written by Steve Berridge, IFGL Pensions Technical Services Manager On Monday, the Government announced that it was pushing ahead with its plan…
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UK dividend trends: how rising payouts can supplement retirement income – Charles Stanley
Written by Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley The stock market is an uncertain place, and for many investors the…
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Pension industry poised to shift focus from cost to value as ‘Pound for Pound’ initiative unveiled
Collaborative industry debate with Minister for Pensions, FCA, TPR, DWP and workplace pension providers to inform the forthcoming Value for Money consultation…
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Could the state pension age increase to 68 in the 2030s?
The government yesterday launched the third review of the state pension age (source: Third State Pension age review | GOV.UK). Required by the…
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New government research shows that the gender pension gap continues to widen
New analysis from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) shows the gender pensions gap in private pensions – the difference between the private…
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TISA backs Pensions Commission to deliver lasting reforms for underserved groups
With the Government recently announcing the revival of the Pensions Commission to address widespread under-saving for retirement in the UK, The Investing…
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Pensions commission revival welcome, but cross-party approach essential
As the government announces the revival of the Pensions Commission to tackle the prospect of growing pensions inadequacy, Ian Bell, partner and head of pensions…
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