LDI indices launched to 'improve governance and transparency'
A suite of liability driven investment (LDI) indices has been launched by STOXX and RiskFirst to aid trustees and consultants select, monitor and challenge managers.
The offering, which will be available as of 23 April, is aimed at helping defined benefit (DB) schemes address some of the challenges they face by providing an independent benchmark and investable building...
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