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Ever-increasing longevity, turmoil in financial markets, long-awaited pensions reforms and yet anoth...

Ever-increasing longevity, turmoil in financial markets, long-awaited pensions reforms and yet another pensions minister - this year has already has already been an action-packed one for advisers trying to keep on top of retirement planning. Last month when Peter Hain stepped down as secretary of state for the Department of Work and Pensions, James Purnell, formerly minister for pensions reform, stepped into this vital role. It is hoped with Purnell's background that he will be quick to get up to speed with the issues, but Gareth Evans, head of corporate affairs for Royal London Group, f...