Lay trustees still have a role to play in scheme governance

Jonathan Stapleton
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The regulator must not forget the important role of lay trustees as it boosts standards of professionals, argues Jonathan Stapleton.

The Pensions Regulator's consultation on scheme governance ups the watchdog's long-running campaign to improve the standards of trusteeship. But, this time, it seems to be taking an incredibly t...

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