Three to five years until CDC is up and running, says industry
It will take between three and five years before collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes are up and running, despite the government launching a consultation on the provision.
This week's 99 Pensions Buzz respondents also answered questions on the responsibilities and capacity of The Pensions Regulator, and whether defined benefit schemes should be simplified and standardised....
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