The value of Irish pension scheme assets fell by 23% in 2008 wiping off €20bn from fund values, the Irish Association of Pension Funds annual survey has revealed.
The survey revealed that assets fell to €66.7bn from €86.6bn the previous year. IAPF director of policy Jerry Moriarty commented: "The loss of almost €20bn in pension funds assets emphasises the...
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