De-risking a scheme using options

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Given the significant decline in pension scheme funding levels experienced in recent times, the issue of protection against equity drawdown is becoming increasingly important. SSGA's Howard Kearns looks at how options can help.

Pension schemes may look to diversify or may consider rethinking the existing equity risk factors inherent in their strategic asset allocation. However, in many cases scheme trustees wish to avoid ...

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