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Research Methodology
Contents
Introduction
Executive Summary
Issues in the Market
Future Opportunities
Internal Market Environment
Regulatory Environment
Broader Market Environment
SWOT Analysis
Who’s Innovating?
The Intermediary Marketplace
Distribution Overview
Market Size – Individual and Group Pensions
Market Segmentation – by Type of Intermediary – Individual and Group Pensions
Market Size – Annuities and Income Drawdown
Market Segmentation – by Type of Intermediary – Annuities and Income Drawdown
Companies and Products
Brand Communication and Promotion
The IFA: Biggest Challenges Facing Pension Intermediaries
The IFA: Client Advice and Expectations
The IFA: Prospects and Future Business Intentions
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Pensions Intermediary Focus - UK - January 2012
Pensions Intermediary Focus - UK - January 2012

“The landscape is set to change quite dramatically for pension intermediaries in 2012. The arrival of NEST and continued preparations for the RDR will see the marketplace undergo something of a facelift. Other developments such as technological advancements and a more demanding customer are also key issues that pension intermediaries face.”

– Stephanie Seenan – Financial Services Analyst

Some questions answered in the report include:

How will auto-enrolment impact intermediaries?

“The landscape is set to change quite dramatically for pension intermediaries in 2012. The arrival of NEST and continued preparations for the RDR will see the marketplace undergo something of a facelift. Other developments such as technological advancements and a more demanding customer are also key issues that pension intermediaries face.”

– Stephanie Seenan – Financial Services Analyst

Some questions answered in the report include:

How will auto-enrolment impact intermediaries?
What effect are technological advances having on platforms?
How is the change to the retirement age impacting the pensions industry?
Will the RDR see IFAs stop working with low to mid earners?
What can be done to boost the annuity market?

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