CDC New Style Pensions – What does it mean?
1 June 2014 Government is right to legislate to permit Collective Defined Contribution pensions but beware over-optimistic claims In theory, they are better for employers than traditional final salary and better for workers than traditional defined contribution In practice, they still suffer from market and actuarial risks and new pension freedoms may mean they are less attractive for members Lower earners may subsidise higher earners -Younger members may subsidise older members The Government is set to unveil another Pensions Bill…