How can we make DB consolidation a success?

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Consolidating DB schemes could prove a solution for small schemes with significant deficits, but how can the UK move ahead? James Phillips reports

Defined benefit (DB) consolidation has been put forward as one of the solutions to climbing scheme deficits, especially for smaller schemes. The idea is smaller schemes cannot grow their assets ...

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