TPR backtracks on 20% DB private market investment cap

Comes after The Pensions Regulator consulted on changes it had drafted in March

Hope William-Smith
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TPR executive director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice David Fairs
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TPR executive director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice David Fairs

Proposals laid down earlier this year by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to ensure schemes invested no more than 20% of funds in private market assets will not apply to defined benefit (DB) schemes.

The Financial Times today (6 August) reported that the regulator would not be proceeding with plans for the investment limit any longer. TPR executive director of regulatory policy, analysis and...

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