Funding triggers to become the norm for de-risking schemes

Jenna Towler
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The introduction of funding level triggers will become standard practice for pension schemes as part of de-risking strategies, Aon Hewitt says.

The consultant estimates that about 10% of schemes, across all sizes, have put them in place, mainly in the past two to three years. Principal and actuary Paul McGlone said: "We expect the preva...

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