Societe Generale moves DC fund to Aegon Master Trust

Societe Generale plans to move its in-house trust-based scheme to the Aegon Master Trust

Holly Roach
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It includes the bulk transfer of around £385m of existing pension assets
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It includes the bulk transfer of around £385m of existing pension assets

The Aegon Master Trust has been selected by Societe Generale as the new home for its existing in-house trust-based scheme, following the provision going live for new service last year.

The bulk transfer of around £385m of existing pension assets from the trust-based scheme was undertaken in a series of three tranches over a two-week period. The transition was overseen by Isio ...

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