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FCA calls on advisers to take a fiduciary role on transfers.

Posted on January 25, 2017 by henry tapper

The FCA has published a very scary note intended for advisers recommending transfers from Defined Benefit schemes . In its statement published on Tuesday, the FCA revealed further failings in the pension transfer advice market, the regulator said some advisors … Continue reading →

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Let’s put an end to pension transfer privilege.

Posted on January 2, 2017 by henry tapper

“Sexy cash” legitimised? A few years ago , Sir Steve Webb, then our pension minister, stood in front of the PLSA and berated Boots and its pension scheme for tempting members out of the pension scheme with cash incentives. He … Continue reading →

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