Cash is king for DC schemes embracing flexibility

Most schemes are letting members take pots as cash but remain reluctant to offer other freedoms

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Most DC schemes are allowing members to take their pot as cash but remain reluctant to offer other freedoms, finds Natasha Browne

At a glance Two-thirds of schemes are offering some form of pensions freedom Requests for DB transfer values have soared but little money has been transferred  Member communication remains...

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