Five stories you may have missed this week

Harrods’ £400m buy-in, legal proceedings against Capita and annuity gap rises

Professional Pensions
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Five stories you may have missed this week

This week’s top stories include the £400m buy-in deal between the Harrods pension scheme and Scottish Widows, a law firm initiating legal proceedings against Capita, and an increase in the annuity gap.

Harrods scheme and Scottish Widows complete £400m buy-in The Harrods Group Pension Plan has completed a £400m buy-in transaction with Scottish Widows. Legal proceedings initiated against C...

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