Will value for money make a difference for DC schemes?

Jayne Brown is positive over VfM proposals but says they are likely to be a ‘slow burn’

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Jayne Brown is lead consultant at Simplify Consulting
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Jayne Brown is lead consultant at Simplify Consulting

Since the joint consultation response on Value for Money (VfM) was issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) in July, it’s all been quiet as to what happens next.

There are no timescales for policy and implementation, though the consultation has given a good indication of the likely direction of travel. It's likely to be a slow burn and a framework that will...

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