NEST consultation raises concerns about monopoly and competition

Michael Klimes
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DWP's consultation into the future of NEST has generated some strongly contrasting responses about whether it should enter the at-retirement product market. Michael Klimes reports

At a glance NEST believes it is best placed to offer at-retirement solutions for its members, which are predominantly lower earners  If it does not offer solutions, NEST is concerned a 'two-...

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