Consumers Association plans pensions round table

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The Consumers Association is in the throes of planning a roundtable to build up support for its inpu...

The Consumers Association is in the throes of planning a roundtable to build up support for its input into the debate on pensions reform. The CA says questions that still remain to be resolved include fees, delivery and fairness towards consumers. It welcomes the steps to move forward with stakeholder pensions, but adds that this form of pension has itself thrown up questions about the implementation of nationwide solutions. Changes to the pensions system must make sure that all citizens are able to afford cover and come with acceptable risks and provide political certainty t...

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