Five things trustees should know about escrow arrangements
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 directly...
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