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Investment consulting, defined contribution

In the UK, DC has become the dominant form of pension provision for new employees. Membership was projected to exceed DB market share early in the next decade but, due in part to the economic crisis, this is now expected sooner.

Defined contribution

Defined contribution benefit plans occupy a significant and growing proportion of the global pension market. The defined contribution marketplace is complex and constantly changing to meet the retirement challenges of participants.

Taxation of high earners

UK: In the Budget speech last April, the Government announced plans to increase taxation of high income employees. These changes will significantly affect high earners. Here we discuss the potential impact for employers and employees.

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