Commentary on Sections Powers in relation to winding-up of occupational pension schemes Section 27: Effect of determination to wind up scheme on freezing order
109.This section sets out the period for which a freezing order has effect in cases where the Regulator has determined to wind up a scheme whilst the freezing order is in place. It ensures that when the Regulator, on notice to the affected parties, determines to wind-up a frozen scheme, the freezing period will extend to the conclusion of any reference to the Pensions Regulator Tribunal.
110.The Regulator retains the power to revoke the freezing order at any time.