Most DC members will be 'better off' in future, SPP says

Polling finds one quarter think members will be better off in five years

Jasmine Urquhart
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Most DC members will be 'better off' in future, SPP says

The majority of defined contribution (DC) scheme members will be ‘better off’ in the future, polling from the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has found.

The poll of industry professionals at one of SPP's conference events this week, found two thirds (62%) thought DC members would be better off in ten to 20 years. In addition, one quarter (23%) s...

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