DC pooling could 'boost retirement pots by 62%'

James Phillips
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Pooling traditional defined contribution (DC) fund assets could lead to significantly larger retirement funds through better diversification and governance, Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) and Schroders research has suggested.

Although scale would not have a direct impact, a "governance premium" and greater access to a wider range of investment options could see members grow their pot by up to 62% if investment returns i...

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