Are DB schemes 'throttling' younger workers' savings?
The liabilities of DB schemes are often seen as a burden on younger savers, but is this really the case? James Phillips explores the arguments
At a glance More money is spent on DB to plug deficits Low interest rates could be to blame for small DC pots Collective DC schemes could provide a solution Government needs to introduce national...
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