TPR data reveals micro schemes still dominate trust-based DC market

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The trust-based defined contribution landscape remains composed of a vast number of small schemes that do not offer "value for money", according to The Pensions Regulator.

Statistics released by the watchdog show that of the 47,000 DC trust-based schemes, more than 90% have fewer than 12 members - 38,000 of which have just two to four members. And it said only 130...

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