FCA eyes contingent charging ban in DB transfer advice

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed it is considering whether to implement a ban on contingent charging for pension transfer advice.

In its consultation paper on ‘Improving the quality of pension transfer advice', the FCA said: "Given the potential harm to consumers, we are considering if it is necessary to intervene in the way ...

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