TPR told 'further reflection required' over statements of strategy

Consultation another step towards the new funding regime but challenges remain

Jonathan Stapleton
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Steve Hitchiner: We remain concerned that many schemes will inevitably need to provide lots of new information compared to current valuations
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Steve Hitchiner: We remain concerned that many schemes will inevitably need to provide lots of new information compared to current valuations

Challenging additional information requirements in statements of strategy mean ‘further reflection’ is required by The Pensions Regulator (TPR), the industry says.

The regulator's consultation on statements of strategy - released today (5 March) - set out the watchdog's approach to the statement of strategy, including the proposed form of the document, and th...

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