Dan Mikulskis: Driving returns to boost DC member outcomes

Charlotte Moore speaks to People’s Partnership’s CIO Dan Mikulskis

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People's Partnership chief investment officer Dan Mikulskis
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People's Partnership chief investment officer Dan Mikulskis

Good timing is always helpful in investment. While buying or selling at the right moment can make a difference, taking on the role of chief investment officer (CIO) when the assets under management reach a critical size is even more beneficial.

That is the good fortune Dan Mikulskis has in taking on the role of CIO of People's Partnership, provider of The People's Pension, in September this year - with its assets under management having j...

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