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HELP, Pension tracing
alanrp123
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From 1969 until 1975 I was employed by a major american oil company in the North Sea.
In 1971 they introduced a pension scheme, membership of which was made a condition of employment, no opting out, needless to say everbody joined, it worked on the basis of every £1 the employee paid in, the company paid in £2.
I have recently tried to find out what pension rights I have, and after being in communication with them for many months, was informed that I never was a member of the epnsion scheme, which is obviously ridiculous, as said earlier, it was mandatory.
Unfortunately, in the ensuing period, I have been divorced and moved house about 4 times, losing all the paperwork relating to this matter.
Any assistance with information as to my next step will be greatly appreciated.
In 1971 they introduced a pension scheme, membership of which was made a condition of employment, no opting out, needless to say everbody joined, it worked on the basis of every £1 the employee paid in, the company paid in £2.
I have recently tried to find out what pension rights I have, and after being in communication with them for many months, was informed that I never was a member of the epnsion scheme, which is obviously ridiculous, as said earlier, it was mandatory.
Unfortunately, in the ensuing period, I have been divorced and moved house about 4 times, losing all the paperwork relating to this matter.
Any assistance with information as to my next step will be greatly appreciated.
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alanrp123 wrote:Any assistance with information as to my next step will be greatly appreciated.
Hi Alan
Try this link to OPAS
http://www.opas.org.uk/
Good luck!oceanblue is a Chartered Financial Planner.
Anything posted is for discussion only. It should not be taken to represent financial advice. Different people have different needs, and what is right for one person may not be right for another. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser; he or she will be able to advise you after having found out more about your own circumstances.0 -
If it was a pension scheme registered in the UK, you now need to contact the Pension Service's, Pension Tracing department.
http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/atoz/atozdetailed/pensiontracing.aspI no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.0
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