Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

Mr N’s complaint is upheld against the Bradford & Bingley Trustees and to put matters right:

MATTERS FOR DETERMINATION

Mr Harries appeals against the decision by the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) that no insolvency event has occurred in relation to the Poseidon Average Adjusters (London) Limited Retirement Benefit Scheme (the Poseidon Scheme) and that as a result it is not a qualifying pension scheme for the purposes of the FAS.

MATTERS FOR DETERMINATION

Mr Sims is appealing against the level of payment that has been awarded by the FAS.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) Ombudsman has received a reference of a reviewable matter, following a decision by the Reconsideration Committee of the PPF dated 19 November 2008.

Mr Wade complains about the cessation of “pension” payments made to him for several years by the Company. The Pensions Ombudsman’s determination and short reasons The complaint should be upheld against the Company because: the payments made to Mr Wade were pursuant to an unfunded, occupation …

Mr Weale disagrees with the application of an early retirement factor to his pension. He believes that he is entitled to receive an unreduced pension from age 60. The Pensions Ombudsman’s determination and short reasons The complaint should b …

Mrs Bale complains that her application for total incapacity benefits has been wrongly rejected. The Pensions Ombudsman’s determination and short reasons The complaint should be upheld against the Department, because it failed to properly con …

Mrs Ravenscroft has complained that Teachers’ Pensions and the DCSF: failed to advise her of legislative changes; misinterpreted the Scheme rules; provided incorrect or insufficient information; failed to update their …

Mrs Greenwood’s complaint is that her application for early retirement on ill health grounds (IHER) was initially refused. The Pensions Ombudsman’s determination and short reasons The complaint should be upheld against NHSBSA because when Mrs Greenwood appealed against the initial refusal NH …

Mrs Blundell’s complaint is that she was not paid any of the lump sum that was paid following the death of her father, Mr Lardner. Mrs Blundell is seeking half of the sum paid. The Deputy Pensions Ombudsman’s determination and short reasons The complaint should be up …