Is it the wrong time for a stronger nudge?

Stephen Lowe considers whether the policy is suitable for the industry

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Is it the wrong time for a stronger nudge?

‘Stronger nudge’ to guidance rules came into force on 1 June but new evidence raises serious questions as to whether it is the right policy delivered at the right time.

You may remember that the trials used to test the proposed ‘nudges' did deliver an uptick in guidance usage among those who hadn't already booked a session, although many in the industry considered...

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