A closer look at TPR seeking forced entry powers to seize assets

Victoria Tichá
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The pensions watchdog has appointed enforcement officers to seize assets from employers who fail to pay fines relating to their schemes. Victoria Ticha asks if this is the right approach

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) announced on 3 May it has appointed High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEOs) to enforce court orders where employers have been told to pay penalty notices. These will in...

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