Exclusive: Alternatives and ESG floundering in DC investment
Defined contribution (DC) schemes are mostly content with the current asset classes available despite the industry’s push into proving members can benefit from diversified investments underpinned by strong ESG integration.
Aon quizzed over 200 DC schemes covering £50bn in assets and half a million members and found just 6% of schemes would like to extend their range of investment options to incorporate additional asset classes...
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