A retired IFA currently battling an Ombudsman payment protection insurance claim dating from the 1980s says the lack of a complaints long-stop for advisers is "crazily unfair" and is pushing his MP to intervene.
Tony Mathers, formerly of Mathers Harrison & Co (IFA), said his retirement was being disrupted due to a ‘bogus' payment protection insurance claim dating back to 1987 and his health was suffering as a result. Speaking to PA, he said: "I cannot have a proper, decent retirement. This is an injustice. I am not equal under the law according to the regulator, that is plain wrong." The former IFA, who retired from his Leicestershire-based business after 42 years due to serious ill health, said he was lobbying MP Stephen Dorrell to push for change. He said the MP for Charnwood was now...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes