TPR's fines for collapsed firms that miss DC contract contributions branded 'pointless'

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The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) power to fine collapsing companies which fail to pay into their contract-based defined contribution (DC) schemes is "pointless", a lawyer warns.

This comes after deputy Pensions Ombudsman (PO) Jane Irvine (pictured) ruled that Elton Games should pay two members the contributions it missed before the firm went to the wall, but only if it had...

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