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Assessing the employer covenant (updated April 10)

01 April 2010

It is a requirement for trustees to assess the strength of the employer covenant as part of the Scheme Specific Funding process. Lack of clear guidance and expertise is making it difficult for trustees to navigate this area; this briefing note provides clarity on this complex issue.

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