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Unbundled DC schemes a 'ticking time bomb' in Covid crisis - Salvus


By Sophie Smith

Unbundled defined contribution (DC) schemes could be a “ticking time bomb for both members and firms” due to a lack of rules and regulations, Salvus Master Trust has warned.

The firm emphasised that these schemes, which were traditionally set up by employers to provide a framework for regular pension savings with a board of trustees providing oversight, can “come at a cost” to members


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