Majority of pension experts back a simple default option for annuity purchases

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Two thirds of pension experts believe the government should consider creating a simple default option for annuity purchases.

A survey of delegates at an International Longevity Centre UK conference last week found 65% backed the proposition, while 29% rejected the idea. Partnership chief executive Steve Groves, who pu...

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