PA Online debate results on knife edge at end of day one

Helen Morrissey
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The first day of the PA Online debate has been a close run affair with users split on whether their clients will choose income drawdown or uncrystallised funds pension lump sum (UFPLS).

Uniq Wealth Management managing director Marlene Outrim took an early lead with her argument for income drawdown. At one point she led Intelligent Pensions technical director David Trenner by 82% to 18%. However, during the day Trenner's argument for UFPLS has gained momentum and begins day two marginally ahead with 51% of the vote. The guest phase starts today with Scottish Widows; key accounts pension development manager Robert Cochran putting forward his view. Outrim and Trenner get the opportunity to rebut each other's statements tomorrow morning. You can vote as many times ...

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