DC sector running risk of poor outcomes due to 'decumulation puzzle'

Research finds three in ten decumulation options deliver bad outcomes for members

Martin Richmond
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DC sector running risk of poor outcomes due to 'decumulation puzzle'

The defined contribution (DC) sector and the government need to innovate to solve the “decumulation puzzle” facing DC members, Hymans Robertson has said.

A survey undertaken by the consultancy found just one in ten respondents said the current options and support available to DC members were adequate, while 30% indicated they found the options and s...

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