Buzz: Scrapping compulsory annuitisation is 'legalised liberation'

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Almost half of respondents thought that getting rid of compulsory annuitisation would increase the threat of liberation fraud. Just over a third rejected the idea, however, and many claimed that the move had legalised liberation.

"Pension Freedom (Day) and pension liberation are surely synonymous," said another critic. "As any theologian will tell you, giving people freedom means giving them freedom to do the wrong thing." ...

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