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Aon plans introduction of multi-employer CDC section within its master trust


By Jack Gray

Aon has announced its intention to introduce a whole-of-life multi-employer collective defined contribution (CDC) section into its DC master trust from 2028.

The CDC section will sit alongside DC benefits within the Aon MasterTrust, subject to regulatory approval


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Boardroom time spent on pensions rises amid stronger funding levels

The amount of time senior corporate decision makers are spending on pensions has increased over the past five years, as stronger funding positions and evolving regulations alter the decisions and options facing C-suite executives, according to Independent Governance Group (IGG)

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DB schemes urged to take ‘objective-led’ approach to endgame planning

Trustees and sponsors of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes should adopt an ‘objective-led’ approach to endgame planning, rather than treating buyout as the automatic default option, a report from the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has argued

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HNWIs with significant pension pots could face combined tax exposure of 67% under new IHT rules

High net worth individuals (HNWI) with significant pension pots could face combined income and inheritance tax (IHT) exposure of up to 67 per cent once unused pensions are brought within the scope of IHT, according to Claritas Tax

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Trustees urged to test administrator readiness beyond dashboards connection

Pension scheme trustees have been urged to challenge administrators on how they will manage the operational demands that follow connection to pensions dashboards, rather than focusing solely on the 31 October 2026 deadline

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