Mike Ramsey: Master trusts — a proven vehicle

Holly Roach speaks to Mike Ramsey about the growing interest in DB master trusts

Holly Roach
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Ramsey: Sponsors and trustees are recognising the need to move consolidation to the top of the priority list
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Ramsey: Sponsors and trustees are recognising the need to move consolidation to the top of the priority list

The interest and use of defined contribution (DC) master trusts has been increasing in recent years and The Pensions Regulator’s master trust authorisation regime was a major moment for the savings vehicles as they gained traction.

Meanwhile defined benefit (DB) master trusts have arguably been sitting in the back seat, but the momentum surrounding their take up seems to now be increasing. TPT Retirement Solutions - which ...

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