DWP divorce proposals will strain PPF

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The department for work and pensions' proposals to enable Pension Protection Fund compensation to be shared in the event of divorce will place administrative strain on the PPF, a consultant says.

Lane Clark & Peacock partner David Everett (pictured) said the regulations - currently out for consultation - will increase the admin burden on the lifeboat fund due to additional information the P...

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