Is partial annuitisation the best way to protect retirees?

Michael Klimes
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The OECD believes annuities are part of the solution to prevent people running out of money in retirement. Michael Klimes asks how viable this is in the era of Freedom and Choice

At a glance OECD believes running out of money is a key risk in DC  Longevity risk is best mitigated through partial annuitisation  But the political climate unfavourable towards developmen...

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