Trustees could be guilty of maladministration if they fail to advise members buying an annuity about the open market option, The Pensions Advisory Service warns.
TPAS chief executive Malcolm McLean said insurance companies and trustees had an obligation to inform members about OMO and could face legal action if they failed to do so. "They need to spell it...
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