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L&G chief says insurers can play greater role in pension reform 1 July 2010

Legal & General group chief executive Tim Breedon has backed government ministers Iain Duncan-Smith and Steve Webb’s plans to reform the state pension system. more

 

Scottish Widows finds pensions saving at lowest since 2006 29 June 2010

Research by Scottish Widows has found that the proportion of people saving adequately for retirement has sunk to its  lowest level since 2006 as the effects of the economic downturn take their toll. more

 

'Nest' pensions may fail over high and complex charges 19 April 2010

The Government's new workplace pension scheme could deter millions of savers because of its high and complicated charges, the CBI has warned. more

 

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Drawdown investors paying millions in excessive fees 20 July 2009

Thousands of drawdown investors are paying millions of pounds in excessive charges on their pension income, reveals Hargreaves Lansdown. more

 

Guides

Income drawdown 1 March 2010

When preparing for retirement, the various options on offer can seem daunting. Jenny Lowe considers the benefits and drawbacks of opting for income drawdown. more

 

Pensions in depth

Protection as standard 31 May 2010

Jenny Lowe weighs up the potential for products with unit-linked guarantees in the current market climate. more

 

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