Are IGCs and insurers pulling in the same direction?

Michael Klimes
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The pensions industry is overpopulated with acronyms and many in the sector would be relieved if there were fewer of them. But IGC - the independent governance committee - are three letters that cannot be ignored.

At a glance Any teething problems with IGCs will emerge in six months to a year  Tensions in duties of IGCs and insurers  ABI says one size fits all approach will not work for IGCs T...

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