Pension Comparison Tools

Description

The provision of services in respect of two digital pension guidance tools, to help consumers to compare their options and make the most of their retirement income when accessing their pension pots: 1. Annuities comparison tool 2. Investment Pathways comparison tool Lot 1: Annuities Comparison Tool The Annuity comparison tool will allow users to compare the income they might get from a lifetime or fixed-term annuity from the whole of the open market. Users can select from all the annuity options available and input detailed medical information. Annuity providers are required by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to signpost to the tool within the quotes they issue to consumers so that they can check if they could get a better deal by shopping around. Consumers can use the tool to obtain quotes for a lifetime annuity or a fixed term annuity. It is not a transactional tool i.e., an annuity cannot be directly purchased through it. Lot 2: Investment Pathways Comparison Tool The Investment Pathways comparison tool will display investment pathway solutions for four defined investment pathway objectives for each provider featured on the service. It will also display the first-year charge in monetary terms (illustrated in pounds and pence), comprised of the different charges and rates which each provider may apply. Only products available on the open market direct to consumers are displayed on the tool Lot 1: Annuities Comparison Tool The Annuity comparison tool will allow users to compare the income they might get from a lifetime or fixed-term annuity from the whole of the open market. Users can select from all the annuity options available and input detailed medical information. Annuity providers are required by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to signpost to the tool within the quotes they issue to consumers so that they can check if they could get a better deal by shopping around. Consumers can use the tool to obtain quotes for a lifetime annuity or a fixed term annuity. It is not a transactional tool i.e., an annuity cannot be directly purchased through it. Lot 2: Investment Pathways Comparison Tool The Investment Pathways comparison tool will display investment pathway solutions for four defined investment pathway objectives for each provider featured on the service. It will also display the first-year charge in monetary terms (illustrated in pounds and pence), comprised of the different charges and rates which each provider may apply. Only products available on the open market direct to consumers are displayed on the tool