DWP explores protection fund for DC schemes

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The Department for Work and Pensions is considering setting up a lifeboat fund for defined contribution schemes funded by a levy on contributions.

Steve Webb revealed yesterday this is one of several options which could be included in a white paper on reinvigorating occupational pensions to be published before the end of the year. Speaking...

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