Anthony Arter reappointed as Pensions Ombudsman
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Today, the Department for Work and Pensions announced that Anthony Arter has been reappointed as the Pensions Ombudsman and the Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman for a further two years until 31 July 2021.
Anthony Arter, the Pensions Ombudsman said:
I am delighted to have the opportunity to continue the transformational work that has been underway from when I took up office in May 2015.
Since then I have introduced many changes to the way in which we deliver our service and great progress has been made. I look forward to continuing this process to improve the customer journey; making it easier, simpler and quicker for people to resolve their pension disputes.
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