Hargreaves Lansdown launches low-cost drawdown service

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Hargreaves Lansdown has unveiled a low-cost drawdown plan, charging no set-up or income withdrawal fees, ahead of the 6 April pensions reforms.

It said the plan will offer online and telephone-based support with the option of full regulated advice if required. The firm suggested demand has been strong, with 175,000 requests for information...

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