Ombudsman rejects erroneous claim to full DB pension

Michael Klimes
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The ombudsman's ruling in favour of the trustees and sponsor in the Kingfisher Pension Scheme case could have huge implications for future cases, writes Michael Klimes

At a glance Mrs X claimed entitlement to two thirds of DB pension  PO rules Kingfisher trustees were right to reject claim  Interesting to view Kingfisher in context of IBM case in Court ...

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