CDC could signal 'new era' for pensions adequacy

CDC will lead to rethink of scheme governance, decision-making and member comms

Jonathan Stapleton
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Kim Nash: If we are serious about addressing adequacy, we must be open to new approaches, and CDC gives us another tool to support better long-term outcomes.
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Kim Nash: If we are serious about addressing adequacy, we must be open to new approaches, and CDC gives us another tool to support better long-term outcomes.

Collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes hold the potential to address longstanding challenges around adequacy and sustainability in retirement provision – significantly improving member outcomes, Zedra Governance says.

The professional trustee firm said CDC is an exciting prospect, not just because of the potential for higher and more stable member outcomes, but also because it shifts complex decision making to t...

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