Hundreds of thousands of DIY drawdown investors are unaware they can scale back or stop their withdrawals, putting them in danger of draining their retirement savings too rapidly, according to new research for Zurich.
As the end of the tax year approaches Hargreaves Lansdown has predicted a surge in drawdown cash withdrawals.
Three in five 16-54 year olds (61%) have admitted that their nominated beneficiary or expression of wish form connected to their pension is out of date or they do not know the true position, according to new research.
Major stock market moves on one day could prompt nearly 60% of income drawdown investors to revamp their portfolios, with 21% moving their money into cash, according to a new study.
New research from wealth management and Financial Planning group Tilney has revealed that most people remain in the dark about what to do with their pensions on retirement but most still want the ‘certainty’ of an annuity-style income.
The end of the tax year is traditionally a really busy time for adviser and SIPP providers.
New analysis of 17,000 drawdown customers by a provider has revealed wide variations in the amount taken from pension pots but few signs of pensioners taking out all their cash in one go to buy a Lamborghini.
Some 32% of pension savers using drawdown to fund retirement have no investment experience and two in five (41%) of these drawdown beginners have received no financial advice or guidance, according to new research.
The FCA has warned that some consumers who choose to take pensions drawdown without advice are failing to engage with the process and are risking financial “harm.”
New investments in SIPPs fell by 13% in the second quarter of this year despite the boom in pension transfers fuelling growth in transfers to SIPPs.
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