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Category - The Big Question
The Big Question
- Question: How is the current downward pressure on interest rates affecting how people are planning for their retirement? - Dec 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: In light of the current market turmoil should the government look to amend the age 75 rule to give investors the opportunity to recover any losses? - Nov 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: What impact will the growth in SIPPs and introduction of personal accounts have on the personal pension market? - Oct 2008
Each month we ask our industry to answer one big question!
- Question: What impact will the FSA's recent report on the open market option have on take up going forward? - Sep 2008
Each month we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: What issues will advisers need to be made aware of now that protected rights can be invested in SIPPs? - Aug 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: Recent research suggests that while some investors are happy to pay for peace of mind, the high costs associated with variable annuities may not be justified for others - do you agree? - Jul 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: Cass Business School recently held a debate asking whether drawdown would replace annuities. Do you believe this will happen, if not why not? - Jun 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: How aware do you think the general public is about how recent changes to income tax and national insurance will affect their pension contributions? How can this awareness be raised? - May 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question - Question: How do the Thoresen Review recommendations complement those services already available to those needing financial guidance or advice? - Apr 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: What are the biggest challenges facing the equity release market over the coming 12 months? - Mar 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: How can service standards (particularly transfer times) be improved within the pensions industry? Is regulation the only way? - Feb 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: In your opinion what has been the most interesting development in the retirement planning market in 2007? How do you think it will develop over the coming year? - Jan 2008
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: In the Pre-Budget Report the government decided not to change tax rules to allow further development of third way products. What effect do you think this decision will have on these products as well as the decumulation market as a whole? - Dec 2007
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: What are the pros and cons of taking clients' postcodes into account when pricing annuities? - Nov 2007
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: Do you believe that SIPP providers are continuing to struggle to meet the increased demand for SIPPs post A-Day? If so, what impact do you think this will have on the industry? - Oct 2007
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: How can advisers help clients to minimise the impact of inflation on their retirement savings? - Sep 2007
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: What impact will the retail distribution review have on the adviser community? - Aug 2007
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: What role can ASP now play in retirement planning? - Jul 2007
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: To what extent have advisers and providers embraced TCF principles? - Jun 2007
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question! - Question: Do you think that A-Day was a success? - May 2007
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question!