Bankruptcy verdict could create conflict for trustees: Lawyers

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Schemes and trustees could be faced with conflicts when dealing with bankrupt members after the Raithatha v Williams verdict, lawyers warn.

In April, the High Court ruled that a bankrupt's undrawn pension can be accessed by their creditors in order to pay off debts (PP Online, 4 April). The ruling could set a precedent whereby a sch...

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