How can trustees recession-proof their investment strategies?

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From gold to government bonds, there are many instruments trustees can use to protect themselves if a recession hits, says Steven Berkovi

Historically, periods of recession have not been kind to pension scheme funding levels. The most recent recession in the UK saw the aggregate funding ratio fall by around 10% between March 2008 and...

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