ECJ ruling a sideshow compared to OMO 'scandal'

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The impact of the European Court of Justice decision on gender pricing of annuities will be insignificant compared to the effect of the "dysfunctional" Open Market Option system, an industry body warns.

The Pension Income Choice Association said that the forecast fall of 3%-8% in annuity prices for men that could result from the court's decision - expected tomorrow morning - should be seen in the ...

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