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WHAT IS WORSE? A SCAMMER OR A SCAMMER’S LAWYER?

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Scammers are loathed by victims, regulators, police, ombudsmen and financial services professionals whose professional reputations are compromised by the nefarious practices of the scam merchants.  But however damning the hard evidence is about the scams and the various promoters, introducers, advisers, administrators behind them, the scammers still protest their innocence. Even when there are announcements […]

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DALRIADA V ARK VICTIMS: “ABUSE OF VULNERABLE MEMBERS”

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DALRIADA V ARK VICTIMS: “ABUSE OF VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC” The Beddoe proceedings of Dalriada (tPR-appointed independent trustees) v Goldsmith (representative beneficiary for the Ark members) kicked off on 20th June 2017 in the High Court.  It was a sweltering day in central London – humid and dusty at the same time.  The Ark

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TICK CAMPAIGN – NEGLIGENT PENSION PROVIDERS – STANDARD LIFE

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THE PENSION LIFE TICK CAMPAIGN: now that Andrew Warwick-Thompson, Executive Director for Regulatory Policy at the Pensions Regulator is joining LGPS Central as CEO, it is time for him to help us to ensure all negligent ceding providers compensate their victims.  No doubt Andrew will engage enthusiastically with this campaign and lead by example. tPR Chair

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GAMBLING WITH YOUR PENSION

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Gambling is a very strictly controlled industry – and rightly so.  Every individual jurisdiction has its own gambling or casino licenses which are usually very expensive and onerous to obtain and keep.  Where large amounts of cash change hands every minute, it is obviously important to impose strict conditions and ensure that regulations are complied

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LGPS: SEE YOU LATER REGULATOR – IN A WHILE REPTILE

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“In some cultures, referring to someone as a “crocodile” is the worst insult one can inflict on his/her self-respect.” Let us dispel some myths once and for all.  Crocodiles are marvelous creatures, efficient hunting machines and dutiful, loving parents. They also make rather stylish handbags.  Ditto alligators.  And snakes. When the Pensions Regulator published their

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