Reaction: TPR superfund guidance welcomed against cautious backdrop

Hope William-Smith
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Consultants, trade bodies, and professional societies across the pensions industry have responded relatively positively to guidance from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) that has today signalled a clear start for defined benefit (DB) scheme consolidation across the UK.

Under the terms of the new guidance, consolidators will face a stringent set of standards under what the regular has called a "robust" regulatory framework to manage potential risks and to ensure m...

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