TPR crackdown on scheme funding will see contingent strategy use grow

Hope William-Smith
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A number of regulatory and economic factors including a tougher line on scheme funding from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) means interest in the use of contingent strategies will grow, Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) finds.

Scheme funding research from the consultancy - released today (14 August) - suggested sponsors who can bring contingent funding deals to the table may come under less pressure to de-risk or increas...

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