Income Drawdown

Advisers urged to bring forward client drawdown reviews

IFAonline | 09 May 2012 | 15:15

Advisers with clients in income drawdown should review all such arrangements now to get “ahead of the game” before any potential regulatory intervention, a provider says.

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Three things we learned this week

Retirement Planner’s round-up of the top pensions stories this week.

Retirement Planner | 08 May 2012 | 16:49
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Burned income drawdown pensioners claim potential ‘mis-selling’

A number of pensioners in income drawdown who have seen their payments fall by up to 50% have complained of potential adviser ‘mis-selling’, a provider has said.

IFAonline | 04 May 2012 | 14:24

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Five things your clients will call you about this week

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IFAonline | 23 Apr 2012 | 10:13
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HMRC urged to help ‘squeezed’ drawdown pensioners

The government should consider introducing a “cap and collar” agreement on the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) rates which are used in drawdown calculations, a provider says.

IFAonline | 03 Apr 2012 | 10:38
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Less obvious fixed protection considerations

With the fixed protection deadline fast approaching Adrian Walker explains some less obvious considerations that advisers need to bear in mind when assessing whether their clients should apply for fixed protection.

Retirement Planner | 06 Mar 2012 | 16:53
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Ten things to know about…the abolition of protected rights

Andy Zanelli discusses the potential issues surrounding the abolition of protected rights.

Retirement Planner | 06 Mar 2012 | 16:42
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LV= launches pensions microsite for advisers

LV= has launched a pension information microsite for advisers.

IFAonline | 23 Jan 2012 | 11:20
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Warning FSA drawdown probe ignores real risk

The Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) review of the quality of point-of-sale income drawdown advice is in danger of missing a greater risk to clients, an expert has warned.

IFAonline | 20 Jan 2012 | 14:00
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HMRC grants more flexibility for drawdown reviews

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced changes to allow investors more flexibility when organising their annual drawdown reviews.

IFAonline | 11 Jan 2012 | 07:30
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Scheme Pension: When is it right?

Martin Tilley looks at the issues advisers need to bear in mind when recommending scheme pension.

Retirement Planner | 10 Jan 2012 | 17:13
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RP poll: Are drawdown issues sparking interest in investment-linked annuities?

In this week’s Retirement Planner quick fire poll we ask: With pressures on maintaining drawdown income levels is there more interest in moving to flexible investment-linked annuities?

Retirement Planner | 07 Dec 2011 | 11:11
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Five things your clients will call you about this week

Risk profiling, getting the right balance with pension funds and investing in America were all over the nationals at the weekend. Here's what your clients will be calling you about this week.

IFAonline | 28 Nov 2011 | 10:05

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