DWP: DB consolidation has benefits but very challenging
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said it while believes in the benefits of consolidating defined benefit (DB) schemes, there are significant issues to overcome.
Speaking yesterday ahead of its long-awaited white paper on the future of DB schemes, Des Healy set out its approach to consolidation. The DWP's DB lead responsible for taking forward policy options...
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