TPR calls on master trusts to apply for assurance framework ahead of authorisation powers

Michael Klimes
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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said it "strongly encourages" providers to apply for the master trust assurance framework in the run-up to the introduction of its authorisation powers.

It comes as eight master trusts received the accolade and got onto the watchdog's list of schemes with assurance in the last six months. Authorisation is one of the features of the Pensions Sche...

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