DC learns from crisis but needs re-engineering

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Defined contribution schemes across the world are more robust following the financial crisis but need further refining to best meet members' needs, Towers Watson says.

The consultant said the crisis made DC members assess their risk appetite and forced plan fiduciaries to review both investment strategies and default funds to redress the balance of risk and retur...

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