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CDC pensions—what to expect from the latest acronym

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Published on: 03 June 2014

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Table of contents

Original news
What exactly is a CDC scheme and how does it differ from other group schemes currently available in the UK?
What does the government seek to achieve by allowing this type of scheme?
What can we learn from other jurisdictions’ experience of CDC?
What are the legal and regulatory obstacles to implementing CDC schemes in the UK?
What are the particular risks associated with the CDC scheme in the UK?
How might the introduction of the scheme affect the UK pensions market?
What should pensions lawyers do next?

Article summary

Pensions analysis: With collective defined contribution (CDC) pensions due to be outlined in the Queen’s Speech, Robin Ellison, head of strategic development, Matthew de Ferrars, partner at Pinsent Masons, and Tom Jackman, associate in the pensions team at Sackers explore some of the issues posed by collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes.

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