Communication is key
UK - Communication is higher on pension funds' agenda than returns, according to studies by Higham Dunnet Shaw (HDS) which highlighted the need to improve trustee knowledge and understanding.
Fidelity has also launched a new communication product as a result of its own research showing as few as 42% of employees voluntarily join occupational pension schemes. HDS head of governance practice...
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