Prudential
Pension freedoms fraud a major concern for over-55s
One in three people over the age of 55 say the risk of being defrauded is a major concern following the introduction of the pension freedoms in April 2015, according to research from Prudential.
Pensioners bankrolling three generations
Nearly a third of those in the UK planning to retire in 2018 are financially helping out their families to the tune of around £4,300 ($4,829, €3,913) a year, increasing pressure on their own retirement plans and income, research from Prudential shows.
Best Practice | 6 Apr 18
Two in three still confused by pension freedom rules
Despite being three years since HM Revenue & Customs introduced the pension freedoms, two out of three people over the age of 55 say they are still confused by the regulations.
Best Practice | 3 Apr 18
Five firms pull free pension transfer tool
Prudential, Scottish Widows and LV are the latest providers to stop their free pension transfer value analysis services (Tvas) for advisers, as they respond to regulator concerns that such tools could act as an inducement.
Best Practice | 28 Mar 18
One in eight retiring with no pension
Twelve percent of people retiring this year have made no provision for their retirement, with 10% either totally or somewhat reliant on the UK state pension, research from Prudential has found.