On 19 June, the FCA published some new data on the defined benefit transfers market. This was accompanied by a strongly worded media comment with the FCA saying it was ‘deeply concerning and disappointing’ to see the high proportion of recommendations to transfer, bearing in mind it has repeatedly said advisers should start from the position that a transfer is not suitable. Here we summarise the FCA findings and key points for advisers.
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