BAE Systems Pension Scheme (PO-20758)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold Mr E’s complaint, and no further action is required by BAE or the Trustee.

My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.

Complaint summary

Mr E’s complaint against BAE and the Trustee is that when the Scheme was divided into two sections in 2016 he was allocated to the Airbus Section instead of the BAE Section. He considers that this compromises the long-term security of his retirement pension and the contingent widow’s pension under the Scheme.