Will the life offices open up on pension transfers?

Open transfers would boost competition

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Ben Cocks says open transfers are the only way to improve competition in the pensions market.

If consumers are to get good value from their pensions then the pension market desperately needs more effective competition. So it is encouraging to see some new providers entering the market, part...

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