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Calls for new commission

SNP says pension review is ‘missed opportunity’

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The Scottish National Party today calls for an immediate rethink on pensions to resolve ..

CEO hails completion of deal

Aegon sets out adviser plans in ‘new era’

Adrian Grace
Aegon said the completion today of its acquisition of Cofunds from Legal & General marks a new era for the life company...

Grace calls for focus on stability

Aegon chief urges Hammond to drop new pensions reform

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Aegon UK chief executive Adrian Grace is urging the Chancellor to rule out any further reforms to ..

Calls for fairer system

Scrap pension triple lock to help the young, say MPs

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The state pension triple-lock should be replaced with a system that it fairer to the younger generation, says a committee of MPs...

U-turn on pension scheme

Government ditches annuity market plan

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The government has scrapped plans to allow the retired to sell their annuities..

Treasury confirms Budget plan

Retirees to receive £500 tax free advice

Pension advice
Retirees will have access to £500 from their pension pots tax free to help them pay for financial advice ...

Drawdown 'to become default option'

Annuities at risk of becoming ‘unattractive’

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Retirees will be pushed towards income drawdown as annuity prices decline in response falling gilt yields, says Alliance Trust Savings...

Project will power 130 homes

Hydro share scheme targeting £500,000

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Investors are being invited to buy into a renewable energy project offering a 7% return...

Investors concerned after Brexit vote

Uncertainty prompts demand for equity release

Concerns over low-growth following the Brexit vote has led to a rise in demand for equity release products..

New deal for pensions firm

Aegon agrees annuity deal with Legal & General

Adrian Grace
Pensions company Aegon has announced that Legal & General will write the Edinburgh-based company's annuity business....