Main Concerns

  • Terminology and Focus – The consistent use of “savers” instead of “members” reflects a DC-centric bias. AMNT urges TPR to adopt inclusive terminology applicable to both DB and DC schemes.
  • Purpose and Clarity – References to “long-term economic resilience” risk conflating TPR’s regulatory role with wider economic policy aims. The enforcement strategy must focus squarely on member outcomes.
  • Transparency and Accountability – The draft lacks sufficient detail on decision-making, prioritisation, escalation processes and coordination between TPR and other regulators (e.g., FCA, PRA, ICO, TPO).
  • Proportionality – Smaller schemes and volunteer trustees could struggle to cope with the same administrative and regulatory burdens as large, well funded schemes. Enforcement must be proportionate and supported by accessible guidance.
  • Trust Law Context – The strategy underplays the legal and fiduciary framework governing trustees. Enforcement must recognise the distinction between technical non-compliance and genuine misconduct.
  • Early Intervention Risks – Trustees may hesitate to self-report if early engagement automatically leads to enforcement. The strategy should assure trustees that early disclosure will be treated constructively.