TPO begins trial to tackle 'pensions dishonesty'

Trial anticipates bringing more compensation to members not directly engaged in complaints

James Phillips
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Pensions ombudsman Anthony Ater. Photo by Rob Kennard
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Pensions ombudsman Anthony Ater. Photo by Rob Kennard

The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has launched a trial process to improve the outcomes and recoveries for members in cases of pensions dishonesty.

In such cases, the adjudication service is now seeking to enjoin a scheme's appointed professional trustee - sometimes chosen by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) - with an aim to make a finding that af...

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