Belgian employers over-estimate DC benefits
BELGIUM - Belgian employers are grossly overestimating the level of benefits provided by their defined contribution (DC) pension plans, Watson Wyatt has warned.
The consultant said the majority of employers estimated that their pension plan would provide benefits of around 70% of an employees final salary. However, the survey revealed that the total retirement...
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