Sections

The Pensions Regulator

Member-nominated trustees and member-nominated directors

Member-nominated trustees and member-nominated directors

Member-nominated trustees and member-nominated directors

Independent trustees

A trustee is independent if:
  • they have no interest in the assets of the employer or the scheme (other than as trustee of the scheme);
  • they have no connection or association with:
    • the employer; or
    • any insolvency practitioner appointed to act in relation to the employer; or
    • any official receiver appointed to act in relation to the employer;

and

  • they satisfy other conditions prescribed in regulations. There are currently no other conditions prescribed.

Related documents
MNT/MND code of practice (PDF)