Pensions Buzz: Industry braces for upheaval if Scotland gives Yes vote

Professional Pensions readers are not expecting a ‘Yes’ vote, but warn that it would cause a major headache for schemes and leave Scottish pensioners worse off

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Professional Pensions readers are not expecting a ‘Yes' vote, but warn that it would cause a major headache for schemes and leave Scottish pensioners worse off

While only 17% of respondents to this week's Pensions Buzz poll expect Scotland to go its own way - with a further 39% saying the numbers were too close to call - most were expecting a significant ...

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