Pension schemes finding fewer 'compelling opportunities' in private debt

James Phillips
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Pension schemes are "placing too much focus" on a narrow section of the private debt market where competition is driving down "compelling opportunities", according to Willis Towers Watson.

While many schemes have increased their allocation to credit strategies - with this tripling since 2015 - focus on mid-market corporate direct lending means schemes are "missing out on opportunitie...

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