Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I uphold part, but not all of Dr S’ complaint. To put matters right for the part of the complaint I uphold, Fidelity shall adjust the units held in Dr S’ SIPP to put the plan in the position it would now be in if the transfer had not been delayed by ten working days.  

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

Mrs N’s complaint is partly upheld. To put matters right MPF, SIL and LCC shall pay Mrs N a total of £1,000, taking into account the £500 already paid by SIL and LCC, in recognition of the serious distress and inconvenience which Mrs N has suffered dealing with this matter.  

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

Mr R’s complaint against the Employer is partly upheld. To put matters right, the Employer shall pay Mr R £500 in recognition of the distress and inconvenience he suffered. 

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome 

Mr R’s complaint against the Council is partly upheld. To put matters right, the Council shall pay Mr R £500 in recognition of the significant non-financial injustice which he has suffered dealing with this matter.

Complaint summary 

Mr R has complained that the Council failed to augment in a timely manner the early retirement pension available to him from the LGPS in the way stipulated by the provisions of the Settlement Agreement. 

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

The complaint is partly upheld against the Authority because:-

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

Mr I’s complaint against ReAssure is partly upheld. To put matters right, ReAssure shall pay Mr I £500 in recognition of the distress and inconvenience he suffered.

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

The complaint is not upheld against Rowanmoor as Administrator, as it was not its responsibility to carry out the level of due diligence suggested by Mr S, and because it fulfilled the duties it did have in relation to the Scheme adequately. 

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

Mr W’s complaint against Aptia is partly upheld. To put matters right, Aptia shall pay Mr W £500 for the distress and inconvenience its maladministration caused him. 

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

Mrs N’s complaint is partly upheld. I do not find that Aviva or the Trustee need to take any further action at present.