The FCA's thematic review requires advisers to improve standards to demonstrate suitability of retirement income recommendations.

While two-thirds take 25% or less of their pension to stay within the tax-free allowance, 10% withdraw their entire pot.

30-year gilts yields are at their highest level since 1998.

LiveMore has enhanced its existing equity release offering to include four new and updated products.

Later life product availability and lending criteria show signs of recovery, the Council's report shows.

92% of clients were advised to transfer out of their defined benefit pension schemes, resulting in over £126m of funds being transferred.

Rob Oliver, director of distribution at Dudley Building Society, expects to see more older borrowers turn to capital raising or downsizing - allowing their family to benefit from their...

Applicants will be able to raise funds for a combination of purposes including debt consolidation, family gifting, and a deposit on a second home/buy-to-let property.

The regulator says millions of people could get more support with their pensions under new proposals.

Rates have reduced by up to 0.30%.