PBUK: TPR's 'zealous' approach sends wrong message to trustees

Michael Klimes
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The watchdog's approach has become too aggressive in the last year and it seems to be moving away from a risk-based approach, according to Peter Askins.

During the Pensions Prophets panel discussion at Pension and Benefits UK 2017 in London today, the Independent Trustee Services director called on The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to return to a risk-b...

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