Information for advisers

We receive many requests from financial advisers for information on members' benefits within the Scheme. These requests often contain many questions that are not relevant to our type of scheme and we therefore do not respond to each individual question. Instead we have put together a Scheme Information Sheet and an FAQ section which covers the majority of relevant information requested by advisers.

If you do have a question that isn't covered, either on the Scheme Information Sheet, the personalised member information issued or the website, then you can contact us. However, please note that if the information has already been provided or is available on the website, then we will not provide a response.

GMP equalisation project

In line with government requirements, the Scheme is undertaking a project to equalise Guaranteed Minimum Pension (GMP) benefits for members of the Defined Benefit section and to convert these into regular Scheme benefits.

Most deferred, pensioner and dependant members had their benefits equalised and converted with effect from 1 January 2026. However, as the project is not yet complete, some members still retain GMP benefits. Information has therefore been provided for both scenarios.