The Autumn edition of the 2017 Equity Release Market Report comes at a time when the challenge of ensuring consumers are equipped with adequate financial provision in later life has never been more at the centre of public debate. The UK’s older population continues to grow and the reality of a shift from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) pensions will likely result in future retirees facing a greater shortfall in later life than previous generations unless a blend of savings, wealth and assets are used to fund retirement.