DC management charges falling despite VfM

Research finds annual charges have decreased by ten basis points over the past seven years

Jasmine Urquhart
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DC management charges falling despite VfM

Annual management charges for defined contribution (DC) investments continue to fall despite the industry focus on value not cost, WTW research finds.

The consultant's 20th annual DC Pensions and Savings survey – which surveyed some 259 employers this year – found average annual charges fell to 28 basis points (bps) this year from 38bps in 2017. ...

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