Sales of annuities have unexpectedly picked up in recent months, according to the ABI in a report published one year after the introduction of the Pension Freedoms.

A survey of users by adviser technology company Intelliflo has found that half would welcome the UK leaving the EU with nearly two thirds (62%) saying it would have a positive or neutral impact on the long term future of the UK.

Tilney Bestinvest has appointed Alan Edwards as its new head of investment management for England.