Will we see more illiquid assets in DC?

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While DB schemes have upped their allocation to illiquid assets the same can't be said for DC. However, Charlotte Moore believes this could change

At a glance DC schemes have mainly focused in equities, bonds and DGFs rather than illiquid assets.  DC schemes can benefit from using illiquid assets but there are hurdles such as the need f...

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