ABI criticised for 'unfortunate' and 'premature' opposition to DA

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The Association of British Insurers' (ABI) opposition to defined ambition (DA) is "unfortunate" and "premature", Hogan Lovells head of pensions Jane Samsworth has said.

Last month, the ABI published a report that claimed pensions minister Steve Webb's project to improve member outcomes faces "formidable obstacles" (PP Online, 9 July). The organisation claimed t...

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