Discussing pension transfers with Baroness Ros Altmann
Posted: 17th January 2020
"There are circumstances in which it is perfectly correct for a member to transfer their money out of a Defined Benefits (DB) scheme, but the regulator will be looking for evidence that the [advise] wasn't correct. You have to be extra careful, and be able to demonstrate that the advice was appropriate ..."
Baroness Ros Altmann, well-known champion of pensions and retirement rights, recently spoke to Huntswood about the continuing issues in the pensions transfer market – specifically the contentious issue of 'contingency charging'.
If this short interview sparked your interest, you can find further reading on the subject in Huntswood Insights. We'll be continuing to research, analyse and provide updates on the evolving world of pensions as we move forward into 2020.
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