Allow CDC savers to access pension freedoms, says industry
Collective defined contribution (CDC) savers should be allowed to access pension freedoms when the scheme is rolled out, last week's Pensions Buzz respondents said.
The 105 commentators also answered questions on the charge cap for CDC schemes, whether the Spring Statement was good or bad for pensions, and whether the government is right to roll out CDC for Royal...
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