Abrdn and XPS to launch DB master trust

It is designed to help small and medium sized schemes set their pensions strategy

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The master trust is set to launch in Q2 2022
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The master trust is set to launch in Q2 2022

Abrdn is to launch a UK defined benefit (DB) master trust in Q2 2022 alongside XPS Pensions Group.

It is believed to be the first UK DB master trust to be developed and launched through a strategic alliance between an independent pensions consultancy and a global asset manager. The master tru...

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