CDC benefits may be 50% greater than those offered by DC, says LCP

Consultancy says multi-employer CDC schemes could come to market from 2026

Martin Richmond
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CDC benefits may be 50% greater than those offered by DC, says LCP

The expected benefits offered by collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes could be 50% greater than those offered by defined contribution (DC) schemes, research from Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) finds.

The consultancy examined 2,500 simulations looking at a 43-year-old saver beginning a 25-year career, with the assumption of a 12% annual contribution rate. Its analysis compared the expected retir...

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