Five things trustees should know about escrow arrangements

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Vicky Carr says that escrow arrangements have been the most popular type of contingent asset used by Sackers' clients over the past 12 months, a trend she expects to continue in the current low gilt yield environment.

At a Glance An escrow is an arrangement whereby an employer places cash and/or securities into a third-party account  Employers may wish to use an escrow rather than paying contributions dire...

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