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A PP Buzz poll has found the industry is not confident the government will implement DC contribution reforms
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A PP Buzz poll has found the industry is not confident the government will implement DC contribution reforms

Most of the industry think the government is unlikely to pay attention to improving contribution adequacy within defined contribution (DC) pensions, a Professional Pensions poll finds.

Last week's PP Buzz  poll following the update to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's (PLSA) Retirement Living Standards (RLS) found the majority (60%) thought the changes would not act...

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