DWP Factsheet

The Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) has produced a factsheet for pension scheme providers but which will be of interest to advisory firms.

It aims to clarify two issues, namely:

  • Whether certain types of pension benefits which contain a promise, including those with a guaranteed annuity rate (GAR), are safeguarded benefits;
  • When the exception to the requirement to take independent advice for those with safeguarded benefits worth £30,000 or less applies.

You can access the factsheet here.

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Our View

In this age of litigation, it is pretty staggering to see that even the DWP has included a legal disclaimer in this guidance.

Nevertheless, it provides a useful source of information.

Action Required By You

Read the factsheet carefully and file for future reference.

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