DC schemes pull plug on rivalries to prioritise savers

Aon findings place ‘positive member outcomes’ as key DC scheme priority

Hope William-Smith
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DC schemes pull plug on rivalries to prioritise savers

The majority of defined contribution (DC) schemes are now pinpointing positive member outcomes as their key priority rather than aiming to offer a pension in line with competitions, according to Aon.

The consultancy surveyed 109 DC schemes as part of its annual DC pension scheme and wellbeing survey which analyses the extent to which schemes are implementing measures in line with the intention ...

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