Open DB schemes practically extinct

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Millions could retire into poverty unless the government establishes a standing commission to address inadequate private sector pension provision, the Association of Consulting Actuaries warns.

This comes after the ACA's 2009 pension trends survey revealed just 6% of respondents said the government's policy of supporting quality pensions was working - down 32 points from two years ago. ...

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