Employers urged to use data-driven governance model to engage 'zombie investors'

Hope William-Smith
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A data-driven approach to governance that encourages employees to take ownership of their pension rather than expecting more from schemes will drive better outcomes, Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing says.

The employee benefits firm said over half (58%) of participants in a May webinar said they believed enhanced employer contributions were the main factor in driving member outcomes. But Howden he...

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