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Retirees emptying their pots at record rates
On the go: Retirees are withdrawing funds from their pension pots at unsustainable levels, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest retirement data bulletinpublished today.
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Just Group sets its sights on derisking DB giants
On the go: Insurer Just Group is attempting to increase its presence in the bulk annuity market by partnering with external providers of capital backing.
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Pension freedoms see more than £7bn withdrawn in 2018
On the go: The UK’s fondness for pension freedoms continues unabated, with £1.9bn withdrawn from pension schemes under flexible pension rules in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to the latest HMRC figures published on Friday.
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21% of older workers think they are too savvy to be scammed
A joint regulatory scams awareness campaign has prompted tens of thousands of people to seek information about pension scams, but more than half of 45-65 year olds with a pension still do not think they are likely to be targeted by con artists.
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Customers satisfied with Pension Wise, but take-up concerns remain
Nine in 10 customers who have had a Pension Wise appointment are satisfied with their experience of the service overall, a recent report has shown, but concerns remain over the take-up of the government-backed guidance service.
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Half of today’s over-40s are retirement savvy
On the go: Encouragingly, half of the over-40s in the UK have sufficient basic knowledge of the factors that may influence their later-life income to avoid the worst retirement pitfalls. However, one in 14 people are at high risk of making poor financial choices.
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Pension freedoms withdrawals reach record high
On the go: The Treasury’s pension freedoms tax bonanza continues, as record sums are being withdrawn.
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NewsFCA recommends investment pathways for drawdown
The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed that pension providers are required to develop three ready-made investment pathways to help confused drawdown customers, but has shied away from imposing a charge cap on the products.
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Just Group aims for increased education on DB freedoms
Retirement provider Just Group claims it has disrupted the market for defined benefit member option exercises with a new product launch, as trustees come under increasing pressure to keep members informed about their options under freedom and choice.
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Opperman tells insurers to do more for savers
Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman has urged insurers to deliver the products and processes the market is often criticised for lacking, and to defend the pension freedoms policy.
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NewsSony zooms in on buy-in saving with medical data
The UK scheme of Japanese electronics giant Sony agreed a buy-in in May this year, covering its highest liabilities, with medical underwriting carried out after the deal.
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NewsLords want default guidance for pension savers
The House of Lords added more pressure to the government on Tuesday as a Liberal Democrat-led amendment to the Financial Guidance and Claims bill was passed by 283 to 201 votes.
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NewsEquity release plans hit record levels
The value of equity release plans surged past £800m in a single quarter for the first time in Q3 2017. The 9,905 new plans agreed between July and September represent a 34 per cent rise from Q3 2016.
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Annuity market shrinks further but expects little impact on rates
The annuity market was shaken up last week when Canada Life agreed to acquire Retirement Advantage. Just six annuity providers remain in the open market.
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FCA cites ways to crank up consumer protection amid competition concerns
The rising number of consumers who buy drawdown without advice has given prominence to the need for greater support and protection, says the Financial Conduct Authority.
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FeaturesMums know best: Hogg Robinson mortality study slashes liabilities
B2B services provider Hogg Robinson Group has undertaken a medically underwritten mortality study of its UK pension scheme members, shaving £68.4m off its liabilities.
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NewsFCA final rule changes unlikely to help, experts say
The Financial Conduct Authority has published its final rules on requiring firms to provide an information prompt to consumers to improve shopping around in the annuity market, setting out a number of changes including an enhanced annuity warning.
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NewsExperts call for mandatory guidance as FCA targets advice take-up
The Financial Conduct Authority will prioritise retirement income provision within pensions in 2017-18, addressing perceived problems with consumers who do not take regulated financial advice, as some argue schemes should organise Pension Wise sessions by default.
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Consumers to be encouraged to shop around with proposed annuity provider rules
New plans announced by the Financial Conduct Authority will require annuity providers to make consumers aware of rival deals before they purchase an annuity, but some experts say there should be a similar solution for other retirement products.
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NewsFCA annuity provider rules to encourage consumers to shop around
New plans announced by the Financial Conduct Authority will require annuity providers to make consumers aware of rival deals before they purchase an annuity, and some experts say there should be similar rules for other retirement products.
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