LISA savers should be warned about losing AE employer contributions, says FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said individuals must be warned about losing employer pension contributions where they opt out to save into the lifetime ISA (LISA).
It revealed proposals for a series of specific risk warnings to be issued to potential savers in its consultation on regulating the promotion and distribution of the LISA. The controversial savings...
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