Can sponsor covenants withstand further market volatility?
The Brexit vote has increased the strain on companies funding DB funds. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how schemes can contingency plan in the face of uncertainty.
At a glance Trustees may review their governance structures with employer covenants Investing in contingent assets can help sponsors fund hedging strategies Britain's vote to exit the...
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