Expert Pension Claims

18/05/2021

In January 2021, EPC commented on a complaint made against a business consultant by five former footballers. The complaint has been withdrawn and the information EPC published caused embarrassment to this individual. EPC apologises for that embarrassment.

Five former footballers have withdrawn 'pension mis-selling' claims against a business consultant. Robert Lee, Steve Stone, Warren Barton, John Beresford and Paul Kitson have withdrawn claims against Kevin Neal after he sued for libel, the High Court heard in April 2021. The libel claim is now close...

09/04/2021

Did your pension scheme fail to tell you that you could shop around for your annuity? Find out if you’ll qualify for compensation. https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/claim-mis-sold-my-pension-annuity-compensation-an1Q19N4dOVi

04/04/2021

Pressure is mounting on the Government to provide ‘justice’ for Equitable Life customers who lost their life savings two decades ago (content does not reflect the views of EPC) -

Pressure is mounting on the Government to provide 'justice' for Equitable Life customers who lost their life savings two decades ago

03/04/2021

Read our guide, where you can find the ins and outs of tax on mis-sold pension compensation, to help you gain a clearer understanding of your financial situation.

If you’ve recently received pension compensation, or you’re planning on submitting a claim for mis-sold pension compensation, you might be wondering about the tax treatment of any payments you might receive. There are a couple of factors that come into play when it comes to pension compensation

31/03/2021

An individual has been extradited from Spain in connection with a £13.7m pension fraud in a criminal case being brought by the Pensions Regulator (content does not reflect the views of EPC) -

An individual has been extradited from Spain in connection with a 13 7m pension fraud in a criminal case being brought by the Pensions Regulator

29/03/2021

Guaranteed returns and unregulated investments are just a couple of the ways in which a SIPP can be mis-sold. Head over to our guide to find out more about mis-sold SIPPs and how pension savers are often targeted.

At the time of pension planning and when vetting your financial advisor, you can check that fees are clear and reasonable. However, other and less obvious reasons might indicate that you were mis-sold a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) - which has led to far too many people losing substantial a...

27/03/2021

Fraud victims and cheated consumers are waiting more than two years for justice due to an unprecedented backlog at the Financial Ombudsman Service (content does not reflect the views of EPC) -

The free dispute resolution service is a lifeline for those who have exhausted all other possibilities after being financially wronged. But our probe reveals the service is beset with delays

25/03/2021

With the Pension Schemes Act receiving Royal Assent on 11 February 2021, fundamental changes to the UK’s pension system are now in place. Many legal professionals have labelled the Act as one of the most significant changes to our pension system in years.

With the Pension Schemes Act receiving Royal Assent on 11 February 2021, fundamental changes to the UK's pension system are now in place. Many legal professionals have labelled the Act as one of the most significant changes to our pension system in years.  With this in mind, here’s everything you...

23/03/2021

As fraudsters become ever-trickier, savers must be better informed about how to protect themselves and their money. Here are three high-profile cons and what people with pensions can learn from them (content does not reflect the views of EPC) -

As fraudsters become ever-trickier, savers must be better informed about how to protect themselves and their money. Here...

21/03/2021

Whether you think you have been mis-sold a pension product or SIPP, or you would like advice on a high-risk investment or possible claim, our team of professionals are on hand to help in any way we can. https://qoo.ly/3bbx37

19/03/2021

The original judgment in a landmark SIPP ruling has been described as a “test case gone badly wrong” (content does not reflect the views of EPC).

The original judgment in a landmark Sipp ruling has been described as a “test case gone badly wrong”. The remark was made by QC Gerard McMeel in a Court of Appeal hearing which started today.

18/03/2021

If you would like to build your bitcoin pension savings in a safe way, then start here with our comprehensive guide -

You can hold all kinds of investments in a SIPP, from stocks and shares to commercial property. You have countless investment opportunities, but what’s most important is that you’re informed about the processes themselves. What fees can you expect? Are there any rules or regulations I should kno...