DWP launches CDC expansion consultation

Seeks views on expansion of provision to include multi-employer schemes and decumulation

Martin Richmond
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DWP launches CDC expansion consultation

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has opened a consultation on the expansion of collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes.

The consultation - launched today (30 January) - is seeking views regarding policy proposals to expand CDC provision beyond single- or connected- employer schemes to include multi-employer schemes....

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