Schemes increase alternative allocations

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Pension fund have increased allocations to alternatives over the last year and now have more than $1.3trn (£870m) invested with the biggest alternative asset managers, says Towers Watson.

The consultant's Global Alternatives Survey, published today, found schemes had increased their allocation to the 100 biggest alternatives managers by 8% in 12 months. Globally, pension schemes ...

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