Can providers really justify income drawdown charges?

Providers must to make strong case to keep variety of charges

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The array of drawdown charges currently levied on clients is under increased FCA scrutiny post-pension freedom. Providers will have to make a strong case to keep them all...

Since Pension Freedom Day on 6 April 2015, the government and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have been monitoring the retirement market with increasing intensity. They want to flush out and s...

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