Secondary master trust market could emerge in two years

Research found one in eight early adopters have looked to review their master trust provider

Holly Roach
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A secondary defined contribution (DC) master trust market could emerge as the market enters a new phase of maturity, according to Willis Towers Watson (WTW).

The consultant's annual FTSE 350 DC Pension Study found 12% of the employers who adopted early are looking to review their master trust provider in the next two years in favour of a "better option"...

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