BlackRock enters master trust market

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BlackRock has become the latest in a line of providers and asset managers to launch a master trust before auto-enrolment.

The master trust will provide scheme administration, an investment platform and member engagement tools. Trustee services will be provided by Independent Trustee Services. The product will offer employers a pre-selected range of funds including a default, or allow them to customise their own fund range using BlackRock's platform. Employee members of the master trust will have access to Target Plan, BlackRock's savings modelling tool. BlackRock head of defined contribution business development and client relations Paul Bucksey (pictured) said: "We have seen significant interest in t...

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