TPR defends tough stance on scheme returns

Michael Klimes
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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has rebuffed criticism it is being 'heavy-handed' where trustees fail to submit scheme returns, after issuing a record 45 fines in Q2.

Speaking at Lane, Clark and Peacock's (LCP) annual conference on 19 September, executive director for frontline regulation Nicola Parish said its tough approach to schemes which do not complete sch...

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