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61. Complaints and redress: pension providers

(1) On completing an investigation of a complaint relating to a pension provider that has not been settled or withdrawn, the Ombudsman shall make a decision in writing in relation to the complaint.

(2) A decision under subsection (1) may contain such direction to the parties concerned as the Ombudsman considers necessary or expedient for the satisfaction of the complaint or the resolution of the complaint.

(3) Where the Ombudsman makes a direction under subsection (2) concerning a pension provider, such a direction shall not require either -

(a) an amendment of the rules of a scheme or the conditions of a scheme, or

(b) the substitution of the decision of the Ombudsman for that of the pension provider in relation to the exercise by the pension provider of a discretionary power under the rules of the scheme.

(4) Subject to subsection (5), the Ombudsman may order such redress, including financial redress, for the complainant as he or she considers appropriate.

(5) Any financial redress u

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