Friends Provident is the latest group to gain accreditation under the Raising Standards quality mark...
Friends Provident is the latest group to gain accreditation under the Raising Standards quality mark scheme. The scheme, which launched last year, aims to boost consumer confidence and ensure better financial provision.
John Cox, chief executive at the pensions Protection Investments Accreditation Board, said: 'The scheme stimulates continuous performance improvement and is leading to the transformation of care for consumers. It is providing the basis for growing public confidence, encouraging people to make better provision for their long-term financial security and protection.'