Friday Buzz: Inadequate DC will prevent people retiring

What is the pensions industry really thinking?

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This week respondents say the current defined contribution system is storing up big problems for the future.

The vast majority of them said low contribuions and high annuity rates would make it difficult for employers to ever persuade workers to retire. Many contributors were also extremely critical of...

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