Surge in drawdown sales eases slump in Royal London profits

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Royal London experienced growth of 61% in its drawdown business during the first half of the year amid demand created by the pension freedoms unleashed in April.

But the mutual life, pensions and investment company saw its total pre-tax profits slide 42% compared to the same six-month period in 2014, despite total sales across life and pensions of £3bn. ...

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