Webb dismisses fears over CDC and Budget freedoms conflicts
Pensions minister Steve Webb has dismissed concerns that retirement freedoms announced in the Budget do not work alongside the government's collective defined contribution (CDC) plans.
Speaking at the launch of the Scottish Widows Retirement Report, Webb acknowledged the fears raised, but did not think the government was at risk of giving mixed messages of how to convert retirement savings...
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