Ensign to launch maritime industry-wide DC scheme in August

Stephanie Baxter
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An industry-wide defined contribution (DC) scheme for maritime employers and employees will launch on 1 August, providing full access to the recently-introduced pension flexibilities.

The Ensign Retirement Plan will be introduced by Ensign Pensions, which advises the three existing schemes for officers and ratings in the Merchant Navy. The plan is expected to become the first ch...

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