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Just in touch – July 2011
In July we introduced our new Fixed Term Annuity product, which is set to be a game changer for the retirement income market. We also summarised the Dilnot report to provide you with a concise, helpful overview of the recommendations.
Just in touch – June 2011
In June we analysed the Pension Trends figures released by the Office of National Statistics. We also discussed the exciting developments in the equity release market, and illustrated the potential costs involved in deferring annuity purchases.
Just in touch – April 2011
With new pension reforms passing into law, and the budget in early April, it was a month of real change for the retirement industry. Keeping up can be a challenge, so we created a series of tools and resources to support you in continuing to provide advice that helps you help your clients make the most of what they have in retirement.
Just in touch – March 2011
In this e-newsletter we highlighted issues surrounding the reforms that were going to be unveiled in April 2011. In addition, we also produced a number of resources, including: a summary of the legislation changes, a short film outlining the likely impacts, as well as considerations for evolving the drawdown process.
Just in touch - September 2010
In September we highlighted how the majority of your clients could qualify for an enhanced annuity through having lifestyle or medical conditions. Also featured is an article calling for a simplification of pension rules and a technical update focusing on the restriction of pensions tax relief.
Just in touch – July 2010
In July we looked at what constitutes a decent pension, the impact of proposed changes to the tax relief system and a summary of the government Consultation paper on the abolition of compulsory annuitisation by age 75.
Just in touch – June 2010
June’s just in touch covered our “Choices in Retirement” Symposium – including what the speakers and panellists had to say, Ned Cazalet’s view of the retirement market, what would help IFAs write more annuity and enhanced annuity business and Just Retirement’s comprehensive online marketing toolkit.
Just in touch – April 2010
In April’s issue of just in touch we discussed why the advice of IFAs is more important than ever, the results of our IFA survey on RDR and the latest tax treatment of annuity death benefits in the Technical Update.
Just in touch – March 2010
In March, we covered the results of our IFA Business Annuity Survey; why enhanced annuities are taking a greater share of the OMO, how clearing debt is a major use of equity release funds and our technical update on the impact of legislative changes to retirement age.
Just in touch – February 2010
A summary of key product information, the retirement market and workshops designed to help you help your clients make the most of their assets.