How market jitters from EU referendum could hurt schemes
Volatility has risen ahead of the EU referendum with markets already reeling from a deflationary scare driven by the oil price fall. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds schemes must take action now to mitigate their risk exposures.
At a glance: Volatility higher than during Scottish referendum and 2015 general election Development of investment decision-making and scenario-testing is needed Schemes should mitigate their exposure...
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