Schemes and asset managers need to open up on charges

Michael Klimes
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Both asset managers and pension schemes are failing to give investors enough information on the fees they pay, according to Professional Pensions research.

Nine out of ten of the 126 respondents to this week's Pensions Buzz said asset managers had to do more to communicate fees, while eight out of ten said schemes should tell members more. Contribu...

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