Government urged to take steps to improve financial literacy

Knowledge of pensions a ‘blind spot for many’, especially younger generations

Jonathan Stapleton
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Bell: The onus is currently on individuals to choose where to put their consolidated retirement savings
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Bell: The onus is currently on individuals to choose where to put their consolidated retirement savings

The government should consider steps to improve financial literacy, particularly around pensions, RSM UK says.

The professional services firm's comments follow the King's Speech earlier this week and confirmation of a Pension Schemes Bill, which highlights the consolidation of small pension pots as a key ai...

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