ABI begins assessment

The ABI's raising standards project has begun to assess the first life companies looking to receive its quality mark accreditation. The deadline for applications passed on 30 June and the Pensions Protection Investments Accreditation Board (PPIAB) is to start its assessment process this week, with the aim of naming brands which achieve accreditation on 17 October. While there are some five groups which have met the 30 June deadline, the PPIAB said the number of brands interested in accreditation is in double figures. Confidentiality agreements prohibit the independent board from reve...