Total DC schemes reduced by 40% as market consolidates

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Defined contribution (DC) schemes have reduced in number by 40% according to figures from The Pensions Regulator.

The figures published in DC trust: a presentation of scheme return data 2015 - 2016 also show the total number of DC schemes with 12 or more members has reduced by 40%. The figures are further e...

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