Pension scams

Administrators have a moral duty to ensure transfers are done correctly and take an assertive stance against scammers, according to an administration manager.

'Concerned' consumers could be scammed

The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) has launched an online tool to give guidance to savers who are worried they are at threat from pension scams.

The fallout from the British Home Stores (BHS) saga and the government's forthcoming crackdown on scams will be some of the biggest topics in pensions next year.

The government has set out detailed plans to ban cold calling and give more powers to trustees to stop rogue transfers. Michael Klimes asks if it is enough to stop scams.

A government proposal to limit the right to transfer pension funds amid increasing scam activity has been welcomed by the industry.

The government has launched a consultation on banning pensions cold calling and limiting the right to transfer after a rise in scams since the pension freedoms.

Professional Pensions talks to Barnett Waddingham's Andy Greig about admin challenges, GMP equalisation, data and pension scams.

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to crack down on pensions cold calling and give firms more powers to block suspicious transfers.

The chancellor will outline plans to ban pensions cold calling and give firms more powers to block suspicious transfers in this Wednesday's Autumn Statement.