Pension Schemes Bill must be 'clearer' on master trust wind-ups
The government should clarify how failing master trusts can be wound up and taken over to ensure members are not left in limbo, according to Adrian Boulding.
The Now Pensions director of policy told PP time was running out to make amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill to guarantee an orderly consolidation of the master trust market. The bill is at the report...
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