DC defaults are 'broad-brush' and could be better designed

PPI explores how investment strategy could better meet the needs of certain members

Holly Roach
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DC defaults are 'broad-brush' and could be better designed

Defined contribution (DC) investments could be “better redesigned”, according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

The firm's report ‘Could DC pension default investment strategies better meet the needs of members?' looks at how the investment of DC pension scheme assets in the default investment strategy could...

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