How MNOPF improved its funding level despite low rates

The Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund has raised its funding level by 10% since 2012.

Michael Klimes
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Trustee chief executive Andrew Waring tells Michael Klimes how the Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund managed to raise its funding level by 10% during difficult times.

At a glance Biggest threat to MNOPF's funding has been low interest rates Funding level has risen 10% to 79% since March 2012  Attributes improvement to fiduciary management and higher he...

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