Do recent cases suggest that TPR's enforcement task is becoming harder?

Claire Carroll and Laura Norris consider the impact of TPR’s policy

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Laura Norris and Claire Carroll

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) says it is bold and effective in its approach to enforcement, but that any action is risk-based and proportionate to its purpose which includes protecting, enhancing and innovating in savers’ interests.

But do recent cases suggest that this task is becoming harder to complete? One of the enforcement tools available to the regulator is the ability to impose fixed penalties for various acts of no...

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