How should risks to DB benefits be communicated to members?

Kristian Brunt-Seymour
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The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's DB taskforce is exploring whether members should be better informed about the risks to their benefits. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at how this could work

At a glance: Funding statements are the communication method for DB members Members could struggle to decipher how risks will affect them personally Communications could be measured and tar...

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