TPR issues FSD against Nortel group companies - UPDATED

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The Pensions Regulator has issued a Financial Support Direction against companies in the Nortel group requiring them to provide support for the UK scheme, which had a £2.1bn shortfall on a buyout basis.

The Pensions Regulator's Determinations Panel found that it would be reasonable to impose the requirements of an FSD on the target companies after the employer of the Nortel Networks UK Pension Pla...

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