Industry sceptical of impact of productive assets to boost DC outcomes

PP poll finds 68% believe productive asset investment will not strengthen DC outcomes

Martin Richmond
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Industry sceptical of impact of productive assets to boost DC outcomes

A majority of the pensions industry does not believe investment in UK productive assets will enhance defined contribution (DC) members’ retirement outcomes, a Professional Pensions poll finds.

The results of last week's Pensions Buzz survey showed 68% of respondents did not believe there was a compelling case for productive asset investment to boost DC member outcomes, compared to 19% wh...

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