Assessing the covenant guidance

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The Pensions Regulator recently issued its covenant assessment guidance. Laura Blows looks at why this advice was necessary, its key points and how it may evolve

According to The Pensions Regulator: “Trustees should regard [assessing and reviewing employer covenant] as just as important to the security of the scheme as monitoring fund performance.” Howev...

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