'Key lessons' to be learned from global pension systems

While the UK system is ‘innovative’, industry experts said there is scope for improvement

Holly Roach
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Experts suggested the UK invests 'too conservatively'
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Experts suggested the UK invests 'too conservatively'

There are a number of lessons the UK pensions system could learn from international systems such as Australia and the Netherlands, according to industry experts.

A strong preservation of benefits, reducing multiple accounts and consolidating them into a single account, and transparency on fees are among some of the "key lessons" the UK could learn from othe...

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