Major DC schemes begin to diversify defaults
Defined contribution (DC) schemes at some of the UK's biggest firms are beginning to diversify default funds according to research from Schroders.
The asset manager's fourth FTSE DC Report, published today, finds schemes have reduced equity allocations and increased holdings of fixed income and alternatives over the last six months. The average...
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