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with-profits annuitants at troubled life office face drop in pension pay-outs of up to 29%

The increasing costs of running a direct contribution pension mean that employees may need to contribute more to such schemes in the future if they are to continue to survive

While there is a massive range of products available for saving on behalf of children ' from deposit accounts to Oeics ' potential investors need to be aware of all the tax implications

There are many columns being written about alternatives to with-profits, many of which seems to pre-...

Imprudent reserving policies on with-profits business left companies exposed when markets slumped, a...

While the outlook for equity income funds is positive given the fact that a higher proportion of total returns is likely to come from dividends than in the past, stock selection remains ultimately vital

terminal bonus reduction blamed on sustained period of falling and volatile equity markets

The Sandler Review highlights the need for with-profits providers to improve the performance information they provide to advisers and ensure policyholders are less exposed to business risk in the future

Faced with dire losses from equity markets investors have turned to the stability, transparency and liquidity of the corporate bond market

Current market conditions are not ideal as gilt yields and equity markets are at lows. However, analysts warn rates could still fall further and recommend buying now rather than later