Is an unfunded promise more trouble than it's worth?

PP looks at what schemes must ask when managing unfunded promises

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Natasha Browne looks at the questions schemes have to ask when managing unfunded pension promises

At a glance Unfunded promises have to be set up with particular attention to detail  Employers have to consider what corporate approvals would be required to allow a supplementary scheme  ...

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