TPR defends discount rate decision

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The Pensions Regulator has defended its decision not to smooth the discount rate by publishing a detailed analysis of the current funding regime.

TPR came under fire after its April statement ruled out smoothing the discount rate schemes use to calculate their liabilities. The Confederation of British Industry, the National Association of...

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