FCA annuity review 'does not go far enough'

Helen Morrissey
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The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) thematic review of the annuity market has been criticised for not going far enough, fast enough.

Headline results of the review showed 80% of consumers buying an annuity from their existing provider would be better off if they shopped around. The average benefit of switching is equivalent t...

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