Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee

Recommendation 12

12 Paragraph: 101

Introduce measures to improve sole trustee accountability and member involvement in appointments

Conclusion
The use of sole trustees is increasing. While they can bring knowledge and expertise, there is the potential for conflicts of interest. We are concerned that employers often have a unilateral power to appoint sole trustees in the place of the existing trustee board, including member nominated trustees. DWP should introduce measures to improve the accountability of sole trustees and to enable scheme members to be involved in their appointment.
Paragraph Reference: 101
Government Response

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