Industry praises introduction of long-awaited Pension Schemes Act; notes this is just the first step

Holly Roach
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The industry has welcomed the introduction of the Pension Schemes Act, with many praising the important changes it introduces for millions of savers in workplace pensions.

The Act - which became law yesterday (11 February) after being granted Royal Assent - includes defined benefit (DB) protections and punishments, including fines of up to £1m and seven-year jail sen...

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