State pensions provider set to expand

Nest – the government-backed retirement scheme provider – could be set greatly to expand its role in pensions provision, says Natalie Stanton.

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State-backed monster will drive down prices

The National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) the government-backed retirement scheme provider could be set greatly to expand its role in pensions provision, potentially driving down prices across the board. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has just launched a consultation paper, looking for industry reactions to plans to expand Nest's range of services.

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Natalie joined MoneyWeek in March 2015. Prior to that she worked as a reporter for The Lawyer, and a researcher/writer for legal careers publication the Chambers Student Guide. 

She has an undergraduate degree in Politics with Media from the University of East Anglia, and a Master’s degree in International Conflict Studies from King’s College, London.