'Casualties expected' as final master trusts apply for authorisation
The last of 38 master trusts expected to apply for authorisation have now submitted their applications to The Pensions Regulator (TPR), its latest update reveals.
According to the watchdog's data - unveiled today (14 May) - of the 10 master trusts which were granted an extension of up to six weeks after the end of March deadline, eight had submitted applications....
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