'Value for money' for all not always possible for DC members, says PPI

Failure to find an agreed definition of the ‘value for money’concept means trustees and providers are unable to provide schemes in the best interests of all members, according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

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Failure to find an agreed definition of the 'value for money' concept means trustees and providers are unable to provide schemes in the best interests of all members according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

In Value for Money in Workplace DC Pensions the PPI says this lack of consensus also means it is hard to compare options within DC workplace pensions, particularly where members and employers also ...

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