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Against this backdrop, the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) have published a new guide for interested parties, From Concept to Practice: a practical guide to CDC pension schemes.

 

The paper provides clear, actionable insights on the practicalities of administration, cost management, and governance for CDC schemes, setting out how these can be delivered in a way that makes CDC accessible, resilient, and trustworthy for both employers and savers.

 

The Guide describes CDC as “one of the most promising developments in the UK’s pension landscape” but also acknowledges that, “… implementing CDC at scale is not without challenges. Practical considerations around administration, governance, communication, investment strategy, and legislation must all be carefully navigated to ensure schemes are sustainable, fair, and transparent.”

 

Keith McInally, Chair of the SPP’s CDC Committee, said: “CDC offers us the chance to rethink how retirement income is delivered, while contributing to the broader economic and social fabric of the UK. While much has been said about CDC’s design, in particular the pooling of risk to provide higher expected retirement incomes, less has been said about the next critical step - real-world implementation. This guide from the SPP should help to illuminate that path.”