Rising DB transfer claims push 2018/19 FSCS levy to £407m

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The FSCS has cited the growing number of claims relating to defined benefit (DB) pension transfers as the main reason for the lifeboat scheme's levy for this year being a fifth higher than it forecast in January.

Confirming the final total this morning, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) said it would levy firms £407m for 2018/19 - £71m more than it forecast in its Plan and Budget at the star...

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