FCA's latest annuity rules 'fundamentally' flawed

Jenna Towler
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New regulatory rules which require providers and advisers to produce annuity illustrations will not solve the problem of consumer detriment as they are "fundamentally" flawed, according to Retirement Advantage.

From 1 March, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules mean quote comparison templates showing like-for-like rates must be used when producing annuity illustrations. The measure is being introduc...

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