Do schemes need to look beyond total returns when measuring success?
Schemes often look at total investment returns when assessing success. However, a recent paper says other factors should also be taken into account. Helen Morrissey reports
The success of a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme is often measured in terms of the investment returns that it achieves over the life of the fund. However, a recent paper published by the 300 Club...
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