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Government may provide life expectancy estimate to consumers

The government may soon give individuals approaching retirement an estimate of their life expectancy to help with retirement planning, according to reports.

FCA bans two advisers for high risk £112m Sipp investment scheme

The FCA has banned two partners at a Welsh firm of financial advisers for their role in a £112m Sipp-based investment strategy that saw nearly 2,000 of their customers advised to invest in high risk investments such as diamonds and overseas property via a Sipp.

Family 'preferred' to professionals for pension advice after reforms

Research examining people's views of the radical overhaul in pensions announced in the Budget found just over a quarter would seek help from financial advisers about their retirement plans.

Many years left for annuities, says retirement planning expert

A retirement planning expert has said it is premature to believe that the overhaul in the pensions system means the the death of annuities.

Report: UK annuities market could decline by 75%

The UK annuities market could decline by up to 75% after the recently announced changes to compulsory annuity purchase come into effect, according to PwC analysis supported by a new consumer survey.