How poor DC administration can result in bad member outcomes

Michael Klimes
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Bad administration processes can lead to contributions being calculated inaccurately and put in the wrong funds. Michael Klimes explores the pitfalls and how to avoid them

A defined contribution (DC) scheme member hopes that after decades of saving they will have a large enough pot to retire on. This is determined by solid contributions, appropriate fund strategy and...

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