TPR hits all targets but 'clarity of expectations'

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) missed one of its 19 performance targets over the last year, it confirmed in its annual report and accounts.
Of the key performance indicators (KPI) set in its corporate plan for 2017-20, the watchdog said it was unable to complete all of those under its corporate priority to be clearer on its expectations of...
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