Drawdown

Annuity usage back on the decline despite 2023 hot market

Pensions

Annuity usage back on the decline despite 2023 hot market

Retirees using annuities has dropped from 19% last year to 17% this year

clock 20 October 2023 • 1 min read
Collective DC decumulation appeals to a third of future retirees

Income

Collective DC decumulation appeals to a third of future retirees

When compared to annuity and drawdown options

clock 14 August 2023 • 2 min read
Drawdown vs annuities: How long will the 'hot' annuities market last?

Your profession

Drawdown vs annuities: How long will the 'hot' annuities market last?

Professional Adviser draws views from advice firms on ‘hot’ annuities market

clock 25 July 2023 • 5 min read
The science of blending — annuities and drawdown in synergy

Income

The science of blending — annuities and drawdown in synergy

How and why blended solutions work for retirement income

clock 14 February 2023 • 4 min read
Could the annuity revival mean retirement advice decline?

Income

Could the annuity revival mean retirement advice decline?

Recent shift to annuities could hit advice business status quo

clock 07 February 2023 • 3 min read
Advisers see uptick in discussions on annuities alongside rate rises

Retirement income

Advisers see uptick in discussions on annuities alongside rate rises

People ‘tend to like the idea of a guaranteed income’

clock 02 February 2023 • 6 min read
Advising an ageing population: Designing drawdown strategies

Retirement

Advising an ageing population: Designing drawdown strategies

'Safe' withdrawal rates?

clock 03 February 2022 • 8 min read
Bruce Moss: Five simple changes to fix 'systemic' drawdown failings

Income

Bruce Moss: Five simple changes to fix 'systemic' drawdown failings

'Inaction is not a good option'

clock 11 October 2021 • 5 min read

Retirement

Vince Smith-Hughes: Exploring retirement planning for vulnerable clients

Practical steps for firms

clock 01 July 2021 • 5 min read

Income

Advisers favour modelling tools over 4% rule for 'safe' income drawdown

Moved on from 4% rule of thumb

clock 10 June 2021 • 3 min read
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