The later life lender has expanded its sales team in the Midlands and North.

It has overtaken home improvements as the most common reason for releasing funds. 

Advise Wise users can now request instant KFIs for LV= products and download them within seconds.

Bell has completed this year’s annual statutory review of automatic enrolment thresholds.

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.