As far as I'm concerned the C fund has done me well over the years by making use of the Russell Funds.
The issue is when one wants to leave, that's when the "financial services" vultures get you - they'll start selling you products that are good for them, not you - in the C Fund one still has the protection from the company.
To me, the way to go afterwards is QROPS or just invest the whole lot into property, that way if it all goes wrong it's my fault because an institution will lose your money for you over a period of time. I do not mind paying 2% fees on a return but it's against me to pay a fee/fees when they lose money!!
Any thoughts?