SPP: Harnessing the power of inertia in DC decumulation and small pot consolidation

David James says two key policy issues are being influenced by an opt-out approach

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David James is deputy chair of the SPP’s defined contribution committee and a partner at Travers Smith
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David James is deputy chair of the SPP’s defined contribution committee and a partner at Travers Smith

The Society of Pension Professionals’ (SPP’s) latest column for Professional Pensions, looks at two key DC consultation responses from the government.

It is an exciting time in the defined contribution (DC) world at the moment with two key consultation responses from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in relation to DC decumulation and th...

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