One third favour a CDC option for decumulation

Those with lower levels of wealth more likely to choose CDC, study from Aon and Aegon finds

Jasmine Urquhart
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Aegon and Aon study looked at preferences of CDC, annuities and drawdown
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Aegon and Aon study looked at preferences of CDC, annuities and drawdown

Nearly one third (30%) of UK savers said they preferred a collective defined contribution (CDC) option for decumulation rather than annuity or drawdown, Aon and Aegon have found. The survey of 1...

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