We need more transparency in master trusts
The last few years have been characterised by massive expansion in the master trust market. According to research from Spence Johnson over 3.5 million people were enrolled into one of these structures in 2014.
As a result we have seen many providers entering the market – some estimates suggest there could be up to 70 providers in the market right now. Employee benefit consultants have been some of the more...
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