We are not regulated to provide financial advice under the Financial Services Act.
We can only provide pensions facts and explanations about the pension schemes we manage: the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), the Police Pension Scheme and the Firefighters Pension Scheme.
We are able to:
• Explain what the figures on our various calculations mean.
• Explain the terminology we use.
• Explain what rights and options are provided by the LGPS.
• Outline some general areas for our members to consider when reaching an individual decision that is right for them.
We are not able to provide advice on financial decisions. If you need financial advice, we would direct you to the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
They have a very helpful website at:
http://www.fsa.gov.uk/ or
http://www.moneymadeclear.org.uk/
The FSA also maintain a list of regulated financial advisers and produce a wide variety of personal financial information sheets on topics that include pensions.
The FSA can be contacted as follows:
Web: http://www.fsa.gov.uk/
Phone: 0300 500 5000
Post: 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS
Frequently asked questions
You may find the answer to common questions in our frequently asked questions.