John Kay: Transparency will not help improve returns for savers

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Increased transparency will not deliver better outcomes for savers in pension schemes says economist John Kay.

In a speech at the annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) pension conference, Professor Kay observed much of the discussion about transparency in financial services is misguided. More information ab...

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