PP Show: Singapore fund provides precedent for 'property from pensions'

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Singapore's state-sponsored defined contribution scheme is an example of how a 'property from pensions' model could work in the UK, according to Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner David Pollard.

Pollard told delegates at the PP Show the main issues surrounding pension minister Steve Webb's policy were "purist" attitudes about the sanctity of retirement savings. He explained: "I don't th...

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