Industry dubious on need for DWP's DB funding proposals

Respondents to a PP poll are split on whether rules around long-term funding are necessary

Hope William-Smith
clock • 2 min read
Industry dubious on need for DWP's DB funding proposals

The industry is almost evenly split on whether it agrees the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) proposed rules for the long-term viability of defined benefit (DB) schemes’ funding are necessary, a PP poll reveals.

The poll findings come after the DWP launched a consultation on 26 July proposing schemes be required to prove their long-term funding plans. The proposals also require trustees to report on their ...

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