FCA: DB to DC transfers must be checked by qualified specialists

Stephanie Baxter
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing changes to its rules that would require all pension transfer advice to be verified by a qualified specialist.

Advice on transfers from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) schemes would need to be provided or checked by a qualified ‘pension transfer specialist', regardless of when the transfer...

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