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Such schemes are by definition funded.
Such schemes are by definition funded.


Also known as money purchase schemes.  
Also known as ''money purchase'' schemes.  





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(DC).

A pension scheme where benefits are based on how much money has been paid into the scheme and the investment returns earned, a significant part of the sum achieved often being invested in an annuity at market rates at - or soon after - retirement.

Such schemes are by definition funded.

Also known as money purchase schemes.


See also