Could blockchain revolutionise pension administration and record keeping?

Blockchain is a technology which has received a lot of hype in financial services. It has started to touch banking but has yet to affect pensions. Michael Klimes investigates what it has to offer
At a glance Blockchain is a new way of transferring data It is still in the research and development stage While it has huge potential big obstacles must be overcome for it to shake up pensions...
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