Diamond: Stable investment banking crucial to maximising scheme returns
UK - Schemes looking to maximise returns in a low interest rate environment must work closely with investment banks to boost member outcomes, Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond says.
Speaking on BBC Radio Four's Today programme, Diamond (pictured) said pension funds need to return about 7% to get the right result for members - but poor gilt returns and interest rates were making it...
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