Intergenerational DC risk sharing could boost poor retirement incomes

Hymans Robertson says up to 50% higher pension income could be provided

Jasmine Urquhart
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Hymans Robertson head of DC Paul Waters
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Hymans Robertson head of DC Paul Waters

Intergenerational defined contribution (DC) risk sharing could provide up to 50% higher pension income, according to Hymans Robertson.

A report from the consultancy suggested risk sharing could enable up to 50% to be bought from a traditional DC plan, with other opportunities including investing in higher growth assets, longevity ...

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