Clara: 'Shadow market' is huge for DB consolidation

James Phillips
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Many schemes are actively thinking about defined benefit (DB) consolidation and are waiting in the wings for the superfunds to prove themselves before engaging, Clara says.

Scheme advisers have reported to the consolidator that they have had numerous conversations with trustee boards that are considering taking the step, but want to see how early deals play out first....

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