The future of master trusts

Lesley Carline explains why the PMI is setting up an industry-wide master trust group and how it will help provide a collective voice for those running and providing services to schemes
The deadline for master trust authorisation is 31 March 2019, however, schemes with a suitable excuse may apply for an extension of up to six weeks. The process for authorisation has taken some by surprise...
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