Schemes plan boost of alternative asset exposure

UK pension funds are set to boost their allocations to alternative income assets by more than 50%, according to research by Aviva Investors.
In a bid to secure greater downside protection, diversification and illiquidity premia, UK schemes said they are planning to increase their allocation from an average 4.3% to 6.5% of portfolios. British...
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