The Resort Group (TRG) pension claims
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Were you a victim of The Resort Group?
If you invested in TRG without knowing the risks, you might’ve been mis-sold. Many investors were drawn in by promises of high returns from irresponsible SIPP providers, only to find their savings at risk from misleading or unclear financial details. These investments were often targeted at those with little experience or sold through cold calls and high-pressure tactics.
If this sounds like your situation, you could be entitled to SIPP compensation. Reach out to our expert team now to see if you’re eligible for a claim.
The Resort Group scandal
The Resort Group’s investments were mainly tied to Cape Verde properties. These were high-risk and unregulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). However, some financial advisors and SIPP providers sold these investments to clients as safe.
To keep the money flowing in, TRG promised returns of up to 20% per year – returns that never materialised. High-pressure cold calls from SIPP providers for “free” pension reviews convinced many to invest in unsuitable schemes. If you were sold one of these investments by irresponsible advisors and lost your hard-earned savings, you could be eligible for compensation.
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Where did your financial advisor invest your pension?
If you moved your pension into a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) to fund The Resort Group’s developments without fully knowing the risks, you may have been mis-sold. These high-risk investments often failed to deliver the promised returns and left investors out of pocket.
Think you have a claim? Get in touch now to see if you’re eligible for compensation.
The Resort Group Plc timeline of events
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Early sales pitch or TRG investments
Before 2010
The Resort Group started selling luxury property investments in Cape Verde, encouraging investors to use their pensions to invest in overseas developments. The idea was that these investments would bring in big returns, but they were much riskier than people realised.
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Aggressive sales and unregulated advice
2010-2015
TRG ramped sales efforts with unregulated financial advisers, leading many UK investors to believe these properties were safe, high-return options for their pension funds. In reality, they were unsuitable for most people, especially those nearing retirement.
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Investor concerns and FCA warnings
2016-2017
Investors started noticing problems – returns were far below what was promised, and selling properties turned out to be extremely difficult. The FCA began issuing warnings about the risks of using pensions for overseas property investments.
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Realisation of mis-selling and rising complaints
2018
Investors began to realise they’d been mis-sold, and their pensions were tied up in high-risk, hard-to-sell properties. The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) began handling many cases related to TRG around pension mis-selling.
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SIPP providers collapse and legal action increases
2019-2020
Several SIPP providers linked to TRG went bust, leaving investors struggling to get their money back. Legal claims surged, with more and more people realising their pensions had been mis-sold.
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Legal victories for mis-sold investors
2021
Courts and the Financial Ombudsman began ruling in favour of investors. It became clear that TRG properties had been mis-sold as pension investments for people who were too close to retirement to take on such risky investments.
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TRG deflects blame amid rising claims
2022-2023
With more claims being filed, TRG denied wrongdoing, pointing the finger at financial advisers and SIPP providers instead. Meanwhile, the FSCS has been paying compensation to those affected.
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Ongoing legal battles and regulatory oversight
2024
The legal battle and compensation claims are still ongoing. Many investors are still trying to recover their lost pension savings, and regulators are keeping a close eye on situations like this to prevent similar mis-selling in the future.
Resort Group Cape Verde Complaints
When discussing Resort Group Cape Verde complaints, it’s important to note that many grievances relate to how the investments were sold, not necessarily The Resort Group itself.
Financial advisers had a duty to inform investors about the high-risk nature of TRG’s overseas property developments and make sure any investment was suitable for their needs.
Unfortunately, many advisers failed to do this, leading to hundreds of investors being mis-sold these investments through SIPPs and SSAS pensions.
Action against The Resort Group
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has already paid-out £Millions on claims relating to advice given on The Resort Group products.
Have you experienced issues with The Resort Group?
If you’ve invested with TRG and are dealing with poor returns, lack of communication, and misleading advice, you’re not alone. Many other investors have faced similar problems and could be entitled to compensation.
Where is my money?
Struggling to get straight answers about your investments? Don’t ignore this red flag.
Poor returns
Promised returns that haven’t come through have left many investors out of pocket.
Pressure tactics
Were you pushed into quick decisions without time to think?
Cold calls
If you’ve been cold-called about free pension reviews or “better” investments, this could be a warning sign.
Resort Group related claims
Resort Group mis-selling compensation FAQs
Who is The Resort Group?
The Resort Group is a company that developed luxury resorts in Cape Verde and sold investment opportunities to people through their pension funds, often via a SIPP. These were marketed as high-return investments, but many were left out of pocket.
Who is responsible for my losses with the Resort Group?
If you invested in TRG and suffered losses, your financial advisor or SIPP provider likely failed to conduct adequate checks and explain the risks, so they’re likely responsible.
How do I know if I was mis-sold The Resort Group investment?
We’d have to take a look at your potential claim to be sure, but essential it comes down to RISK PROFILES.
Every investment has a risk category, and every individual investor has a risk profile. For an adviser to consider an investment suitable, the risk profile has to match the risk of the investment – simple!
The Resort Group was always a high-risk investment, and as such, advisers should have only been telling people who understood the risks, had enough investment experience, and had enough money to undertake the risk.
Many advisers failed to perform their due diligence on the investment and their clients, leading to many mis-sold Resort Group pensions.
Why is The Resort Group Cape Verde high risk?
Being both registered and based abroad, The Resort Group is NOT regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). It means that the FCA isn’t looking over its shoulder.
How can I get compensation for a mis-sold Resort Group investment?
If you took negligent financial advice to invest in The Resort Group, or simply moved your pension to a SIPP in order to invest, then you maybe able to get Compensation.
If your adviser is still operating then you can make a complaint directly to them, or through the FOS, or if the adviser is no-longer running the FSCS may pay you compensation.
Speak with a specialist at Spencer Churchill Claims Advice for a free, no-obligation discussion about your potential claim.
Is the FCA investigating The Resort Group?
Yes, the FCA has been investigating cases linked to The Resort Group. This has focused on how the investments were sold and whether proper checks were done to ensure these high-risk investments were suitable for those involved.
Is The Resort Group still trading?
Yes, The Resort Group is still trading. However, many financial advisors who promoted and mis-sold their investments have gone out of business, and the company itself no longer markets its investments as much.
Do you know how people complained about mis-sold investments and pensions in the last year?
A lot. Over twenty thousand complaints were made about mis-sold pensions and investments in 2020/21, a figure which had doubled since the year before.. It’s no secret how serious this problem is, and it just seems to keep getting worse.
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