The Pensions Regulator (TPR) blocked plans for the Co-operative group to retain a stake in its banking business over fears this would undermine its ability to support its defined benefit (DB) scheme, according to reports.
The Sunday Times reported that the watchdog's concerns sank this proposal and resulted in the sale of the Co-operative Bank to an American hedge fund. The sale went ahead after the Co-op reveale...
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