TPR: Scrupulous trustees need not worry about our powers

Concerns over criminal powers unnecessary, with use to be a ‘very significant deterrent’

Hope William-Smith
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The Pension Regulator (TPR) has again assured its extended powers will not fundamentally change the way it operates, but should instead by considered by trustees as a “very significant deterrent” against bad behaviour.

Speaking yesterday (9 June) at an XPS Live webcast, the regulator's director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice David Fairs said TPR was aware of lingering concerns among trustees about chan...

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