Stock market volatility and fraud are the most likely factors that could impact customers’ confidence in pension freedoms, a poll of financial advisers has revealed. Image Credit According to research from Prudential, the risk of scams and market instability were both cited by one-fifth of financial advisers as reasons consumers might think twice about taking advantage of the increased financial options open to them. Greater freedom. The Pension Schemes Act put in place safeguards such as Pensionwise, a free pensions guidance service, and a requirement, in some cases, for people to obtain independent financial advice. However, the additional options and…