Has the FCA found the right solution for hidden transaction costs?

James Phillips
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As the FCA closes its consultation on improving transparency of costs and charges in pension schemes, James Phillips asks the industry whether the watchdog has the right solution.

Defined contribution (DC) trustees and independent governance committees (IGCs) are increasingly under pressure to deliver value for money, but a lack of transparency means this can be hard to asse...

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James Phillips

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