PPI calls for soft retirement defaults and MOT at 75

Research urges industry action as mixture of flexibility and annuities will be important

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PPI calls for soft retirement defaults and MOT at 75

Soft defaults which are tailored for different retirement need archetypes could help people to better manage their retirement income and benefit from a mixture of flexibility and annuities, according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

The PPI's How will future pensioners use guaranteed income products? report looks at how a combination of flexibility and annuities will be beneficial for the majority of retirees, especially those...

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