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Pensions Act 1995 |
 | | Under new provisions of the Pensions Act 1995, introduced by the Pensions Act 2004, with effect from 6 April 2005, trustees, the employer or any scheme member can apply to the Regulator for the appointment of an independent trustee under Section 7 of the Pensions Act 1995. |
 | | subsidiary companies acting as corporate trustees); employees, directors, shadow directors and officers of the employer and their relatives; associates of a director or shadow director of the employer (e.g. |
 | | The Regulator must be satisfied that the independent trustee (1) has sufficient relevant experience of occupational pension schemes, (2) is a fit and proper person to act as a trustee, (3) operates "sound" administrative and accounting procedures, and (4) has adequate indemnity insurance cover. |
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