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BBC Pension Scheme (PO-16442)

Complainant: Mr R
Complaint Topic: Post retirement increases (escalation): general
Ref: PO-16442
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: 1. BBC (Finance) (the Company)
2. BBC Pension Trust Limited (the Trustee)
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold Mr R’s complaint and no further action is required by the Company or the Trustee.

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

Complaint summary

Mr R has complained because he is dissatisfied with the Pension Increase Exchange option (PIE) that he was offered, and subsequently accepted, from the Company.

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