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RP Poll: Do we need a nationalised annuity brokerage service?

Retirement Planner | 08 Feb 2012 | 12:01

In this week's Retirement Planner quick fire poll we ask: NAPF has proposed the government create a nationalised annuity brokerage system to ensure retirees use the OMO. Do you think government intervention would be a good thing?

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Advisers say Widows' annuity return good for consumers

IFAonline | 07 Feb 2012 | 15:15

IFAs have welcomed Scottish Widows’ plan to re-enter the IFA annuity market as a move they said will boost competition in the sector.

NAPF proposes national annuity brokerage

IFAonline | 06 Feb 2012 | 10:15

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has proposed a nationalised brokerage system to help retirees get the best annuity rate and reform the current “toxic system”.

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Blog: IFAs must give clients the hard facts about pensions

IFAonline | 17 Aug 2011 | 10:15

Phil Clarke, technical services manager at Rowanmoor Pensions, says IFAs and the government must act now to beat pensioner poverty.

Jumpers for goalposts: Why this era won't be remembered fondly?

Professional Adviser | 13 Jan 2012 | 09:45

Mark Lisle, compliance manager at Rowanmoor Pensions, thinks it highly unlikely future generations will consider these among the pension glory days...

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