DWP plans to launch default consolidator to tackle small pots issue

The government has responded to its call for evidence on small pots

Martin Richmond
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Trott: This consultation sets out our proposed framework for this model which will enable a small number of authorised schemes to act as consolidators
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Trott: This consultation sets out our proposed framework for this model which will enable a small number of authorised schemes to act as consolidators

The government has confirmed it plans to launch a default consolidator to tackle the issue of small pots, as it publishes its response to its call for evidence on the issue.

The government's call for evidence - launched in January alongside the Value for money (VfM) consultation and a consultation on the expansion of collective DC - sought to concentrate on expanding t...

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