Scottish Housing Associations’ Pension Scheme (CAS-132784-G2D3)
Ombudsman’s Determination
Outcome
I do not uphold Ms T’s complaint, and no further action is required by the Trustee or TPT.
I do not uphold Ms T’s complaint, and no further action is required by the Trustee or TPT.
I do not uphold Mr S’ complaint and no further action is required by the Council.
Mr T’s complaint is upheld and, to put matters right, the Employer shall pay £2,463.24 into the Scheme. The Employer shall ensure that Mr T is not financially disadvantaged by its maladministration. It shall also arrange for any investment loss to be calculated and paid into the Scheme.
I do not uphold Mrs T’s complaint, and no further action is required by the Trustee.
Mr N’s complaint is upheld and, to put matters right, the Employer shall pay £1,064.58 into the Scheme. The Employer shall ensure that Mr N is not financially disadvantaged by its maladministration. So, it shall arrange for any investment loss to be calculated and paid into the Scheme.
The complaint should be upheld because L&G:-
failed to identify and properly consider all potential beneficiaries eligible for death benefits under the Policy as defined in the Plan Rules; and
Mr N’s complaint is upheld and, to put matters right, the Employer shall pay £6,945.54 into the Scheme. The Employer shall ensure that Mr N is not financially disadvantaged by its maladministration. It shall arrange for any investment loss to be calculated and paid into the Scheme.
I do not uphold Mr B’s complaint, and no further action is required by GCHQ.
My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.
I do not uphold Mr L’s complaint, and no further action is required by Trustee.
The complaint is upheld against TP because it provided Mr E with incorrect information which he relied on to his financial detriment. To put matters right, TP shall follow the steps set out in the section, ‘Directions’.