Will High Court ruling against Royal London open floodgates for liberation scams?

The landmark ruling could put trustees in a very difficult position and endanger members

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After Royal London lost the right to block a suspected pension liberations transfer in a landmark ruling, it could put trustees in a difficult position and endanger members, finds Rebecca Shahoud.

At a glance Judge overruled ombudsman's decision to block suspected liberation transfer  Could put trustees in difficult position as may be unable to block transfers  Solution is t...

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