We need to get better at explaining what trustees do

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Peter Askins says it is important to communicate the role of trustee to members in a way they can understand

How often do you get asked the question, "and what do you do?"  The usual response to "I'm a professional pension fund trustee" - is "What's that then?" and a blank look. And that's where it get...

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