Mark Ormston News Today

Retirement Line director of propositions and corporate partnerships Mark Ormston scooped the Rising Star of the Year accolade at the Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards 2023. He speaks to Martin Richmond about his achievements as well as his views on mentorship and annuities.

Annuity rates are up 50 percent but those looking to take advantage should act sooner rather than later, experts warn 

Here they are… the winners of the Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards 2023.

Building a pot big enough to fund decades of retirement can be tricky for people who have not faithfully contributed toward a pension for most of their career. Edmund Platt, a 57-year-old from Preston, admits that he has not always managed to make the habit stick.

Rising interest rates had facilitated large annuity payments – but that may change soon

Annuities may have gone under the radar somewhat for much of the past decade or so, but all that has changed in recent months. A surge in sales has put annuities firmly back in the headlines, with thousands more retirees choosing an annuity for retirement income.

The attractive income they now offer means annuities are back on many retirees shopping lists. David Symons is cashing in.

The attractive income they now offer means annuities are back on many retirees shopping lists. David Symons is cashing in.

A new report series focusing on future trends within defined contribution (DC) has been launched by Redington.

Record-high annuity rates drop as bond markets calm