MPs tell FCA: Act now on retirement 'second line of defence' or face fresh mis-selling scandal

Jenna Towler
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must establish a ‘second line of defence' for retirees ahead of pension freedom or the industry faces another major mis-selling scandal, according to MPs.

Members of the Work & Pensions Committee said the FCA should make it mandatory that providers ask detailed questions around suitability before selling at-retirement products. MPs also said the c...

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