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Administrator carried out appropriate due diligence which raised no red flags (Mr S, CAS-64392-H8Z8)

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Published on: 05 July 2024

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Article summary

Pensions analysis: In the Pensions Ombudsman determination of Mr S, CAS-64392-H8Z8, the Deputy Pensions Ombudsman (DPO) has rejected a complaint that a scheme failed to carry out appropriate due diligence on a pension transfer. Furthermore, Mr S was aware of the risks of pension liberation and was likely to have transferred in any event. Martin Scott of gunnercooke LLP looks at the decision.

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