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FCA opened 67 investigations into DB transfer advice over last three years

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FCA opened 67 investigations into DB transfer advice over last three years
FCA opened 67 investigations into DB transfer advice over last three years
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  • 16 November 2020
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened 67 investigations into defined benefit (DB) transfer advice misconduct claims over the past three years.

However, while the number of complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has significantly increased, the number of investigations by the FCA is falling. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request...

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