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Bill gives Secretary of State power to make loans to PPF to enable payment of FCF compensation to occupational pension schemes

Published on: 13 May 2021

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LNB News 13/05/2021

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Issue Date: 13 May 2021

Published Date: 13 May 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill was published on 12 May 2021 and has had its first reading in the House of Commons.

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