Schroders explores DC lifestyle fund alternatives - PP EXCLUSIVE

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SCHRODERS is exploring the potential of defined contribution lifestyle funds that react to market conditions rather than automatically switch assets at a fixed point.

Head of DC Michael MacDonald-Smith told PP the traditional life-styling approach meant members could lose out by moving from equities to bonds at the wrong time. He said members switching during ...

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