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FTSE 100 schemes raise bond allocation by £20bn

15 June 2016 • 3 min read

Defined benefit schemes in the FTSE 100 increased their total bond allocation to a record £330bn by the end of 2015.

Data from JLT Employee Benefits shows the average bond allocation rose to 61% in the year to 31 December 2015, which is equivalent to around £20bn. This is a significant increase compared to six ye...

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