TPR and FCA merger 'sadly not going to happen' industry experts say

Conference delegates heard arguments that the current situation ‘is not functional’

Holly Roach
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TPR and FCA merger 'sadly not going to happen' industry experts say

A merger between The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would be challenging and is unlikely to happen, industry experts say.

Speaking yesterday (29 April) during a panel discussion at the Pensions Administration Standards Association Annual Conference, former pensions minister Guy Opperman suggested a merger between TPR ...

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