PP Live 2023: Margaret Snowdon sets out transfer reg lessons

PSIG chair says broad and loosely written rules mean some legitimate transfers are blocked

Jasmine Urquhart
clock • 2 min read
PSIG chair Margaret Snowdon. Photo: Naomi Gabrielle Photography
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PSIG chair Margaret Snowdon. Photo: Naomi Gabrielle Photography

Pensions Scam Industry Group (PSIG) chair Margaret Snowdon OBE delivered a talk at yesterday’s Professional Pensions Live, summarising the key indicators of pension scam transfers.

Referring to The Pensions Regulator's regulations that came out in November 2021, Snowdon said PSIG "got exactly what we asked for - power to stop transfers that we think are suspicious", plus tips...

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