PP Live: Guy Opperman on scheme consolidation

Behind the scenes video snippets with keynote speakers from yesterday’s PP Live

Hope William-Smith
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Pensions minister Guy Opperman talks about the benefits of pension scheme consolidation.

Hear the minister talking about why he believes the UK should learn lessons from Australia, consolidate smaller schemes and improve outcomes for members.

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