EXCLUSIVE: Two-thirds of schemes offering pension freedoms

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Two-thirds of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes are offering members the chance to access the freedom and choice reforms launched last month, according to research.

But while the vast majority (94%) of these were allowing people to cash out their pots through the uncrystallised funds pension lump sum (UFPLS), only 14% were providing flexi access drawdown, the ...

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