Aon publishes CDC research paper

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Martin Richmond
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Gandhi: We believe that CDC will revolutionise pensions in the UK

Aon has published a research paper looking at the future of UK collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes.

The consultancy's paper, CDC – Everything you need to know in 2026, said while CDC schemes in the UK have been a topic of conversation for several years, 2026 represents a "milestone" in their prac...

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