Abolishing short service refunds 'high risk' approach which could undermine auto-enrolment

Jenna Towler
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Employers who operate pension funds which give short service refunds value the option and planned government reforms would result in definite scheme changes, research reveals.

JLT Benefit Solutions research of 250 employers showed 60% operated schemes without a vesting period, however, about 100 firms run schemes with short-service refunds. Of those 100 companies 80% ...

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