
Episode #145
Episode 145 - 29th September 2026
David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone, explores the latest developments in retirement income and how people are using their pension savings. This week, he discusses: The latest retirement income market data, including the sharp rise in withdrawals from DC pensions and what this could mean for retirement income sustainability Whether rising withdrawals reflect changing retirement behaviour, including the impact of the shift away from DB pensions and recent changes to inheritance tax rules The future of decumulation, including the four options being considered for guided retirement pathways: drawdown, annuities, flex and fix, and retirement CDC






