Pension industry backs restricted DB flexibility; just 10% back ban

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Seven out of ten pension industry members back extending defined contribution (DC) flexibilities to defined benefit (DB) members, according to an Aon Hewitt survey.

Just 10% of respondents backed a complete ban on DB to DC transfers in light of March's radical overhaul of DC retirement options. The government is currently consulting on whether to remove the...

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