[137FB FCA general rules: disclosure of information about the availability of pensions guidance]
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (2000 c 8) | Legislation

[137FB  FCA general rules: disclosure of information about the availability of pensions guidance]

[(1)     The FCA must make general rules requiring information about the availability of pensions guidance to be given by the trustees or managers of a relevant pension scheme to members of the scheme, and survivors of members of the scheme, with subsisting rights in respect of any flexible benefits.

[(1A)     The FCA must also make general rules requiring the trustees or managers of a relevant pension scheme to take the steps mentioned in subsections (1B) and (1C) in relation to an application from a member or survivor—

(a)     to transfer any rights accrued under the scheme, or

(b)     to start receiving benefits provided by the scheme.

(1B)     As part of the application process, the trustees or managers must ensure that—

(a)     the member or survivor is referred to appropriate pensions guidance, and

(b)     the member

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