FCA writes to all pension providers over 'freedoms' access

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is writing to all pension providers requesting data on how customers are accessing their retirement pots in the wake of the pension ‘freedoms' rolled out in April.

The request for data includes a questionnaire seeking from providers information on exit charges; transfer procedures; treatment of insistent clients; financial advice requirements; and the options...

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