Massive drawdown demand to cause 'capacity crunch' - Standard Life

Jenna Towler
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Demand for drawdown is likely to increase by a factor of five when retirement freedoms kick-in, causing a market ‘capacity crunch', Standard Life has warned.

It predicts about 30% of retirees will opt for drawdown income, compared to 6% of retirees today. The insurer said the surge could lead to the market struggling to service clients. Standard L...

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