Annuity yield index seeks to re-inspire confidence in market

James Phillips
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An index has been launched by IRESS to compare annuity yields against equities, cash ISAs and drawdown.

The financial technology firm's Relative Annuity Yield Index, which will be published biannually, is aimed at injecting renewed confidence in annuities after long-term falls in rates and the introd...

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