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Standard Life growth boosted by annuities
Retirement provider Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has reported a business boost from the growing popularity of annuities.
Annuity rates rise 8% in 12 months
Annuity rates have increased by 8% for a healthy 65-year old over the last 12 months, according to new data.
WBR acquires Standard Life’s £403m SSAS book
SSAS administrator and tax adviser WBR Group has acquired the small self-administered pension scheme (SSAS) book of Standard Life for an undisclosed sum.
Aggregate DB surplus rises to £239bn, says PPF
The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes climbed to £239bn at the end of January, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.
Aggregate DB surplus falls to £226bn, says PPF
The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes dipped to £226.2bn at the end of December, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.
Annuity rates up 2.5% since January
Average annuity rates for a healthy 65-year-old have increased by around 2.5% since January, according to the latest Standard Life Annuity Rate Tracker.
Aggregate DB surplus rises to £476bn, says PPF
The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes increased to £476bn at the end of September, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.
Fifth of people have lost pension pots
A fifth of people (19%) with multiple pensions think they’ve lost track of at least one of their retirement savings pots, according to new research from Standard Life.
Aggregate DB surplus hits £476bn, says PPF
The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes increased to £475.5bn at the end of July, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.
Pensions shake-up: Experts expect pension boost
A simple 'red, amber, green' traffic light system for pension scheme value could bring better clarity to workplace pensions and boost savings but may harm innovation, pensions experts say.