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PP's Defined Contribution Conference will be held on Tuesday 24 September in Manchester
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PP's Defined Contribution Conference will be held on Tuesday 24 September in Manchester

Professional Pensions is holding its Defined Contribution Conference in Manchester on Tuesday 24 September.

The conference – taking place at Manchester Hall in the centre of the city – will see pensions and benefits professionals gather to discuss the future of the industry through detailed discussions, debates and keynote sessions led by our expert speakers.

The event will include An Update from The Pensions Regulator as well as sessions on illiquid assets, private markets and long-term asset funds. It will also include talks on ensuring pensions adequacy, pot for life and consolidation into master trusts.

The event is fully CPD accredited.

Places are free for trustees and in-house pension and benefit scheme representatives. To find out more about the conference and to register for complimentary tickets, visit: event.professionalpensions.com/dcconferencemanchester/en/page/home

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