SL to close DB scheme to future accrual

Standard Life has announced it is closing its defined benefit (DB) scheme to future accrual from April 2016.

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Standard Life has announced it is closing its defined benefit (DB) scheme to future accrual from April 2016. The insurer said pension provision for all UK employees will be on a defined contribu...

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