DWP launches guidance for DC schemes to meet £25bn scale measures

Bill set to introduce requirement for DC schemes to operate default arrangement of at least £25bn AUM from 2030

Holly Roach
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DWP launches guidance for DC schemes to meet £25bn scale measures

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published guidance to help multi-employer defined contribution (DC) schemes meet the £25bn scale measures outlined in the Pension Schemes Bill.

The Pension Schemes Bill is set to introduce a requirement for multi-employer DC schemes to operate a main scale default arrangement that holds at least £25bn of assets under management (AUM) from ...

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