Schemes shift 5pc of assets to bonds in 2006

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ALMOST a third of pension funds reallocated over 5pc of their investment portfolio to bonds during 2006, research by Aon Consulting has revealed.

The firm said 30pc of UK schemes made the switch as the impact of scheme closures and increased maturity affected investment strategy. However, increased volatility in markets over 2006 and the co...

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