WTW urges government to make 'fundamental changes' to pension legislation

Consultancy suggests six key changes are needed in order to fuel UK economic growth

Holly Roach
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WTW urges government to make 'fundamental changes' to pension legislation

WTW has urged the government to make a series of six policy changes to pension legislation in order to fuel economic growth in the UK.

The consultancy's white paper - published today (3 July) - suggested if policy made it easier for defined benefit (DB) scheme surpluses to be put to use, the changes in investment strategy "could h...

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