Regulators warn P&O members against 'quick decisions' on schemes

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Hope William-Smith
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Regulators warn P&O members against 'quick decisions' on schemes

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued a joint statement with the Money and Pensions Service and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warning members of P&O’s pension schemes “not to make any quick decisions” about their pensions.

The regulators and guidance service said the warning comes "following recent media reports" and their combined concerns over "heightened risk of pension transfers" following P&O Ferries' sacking of...

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