PP Live: Superfunds an 'obvious' endgame choice

A breakdown of the different models the industry’s two superfunds offer

Hope William-Smith
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PP Live: Superfunds an 'obvious' endgame choice

The defined benefit (DB) industry should pay close attention to endgame options in the superfund space as they are “an obvious place to look”, according to Barnett Waddingham.

Speaking at Professional Pensions Live today (17 May) associate Jack Sharman said DB schemes for whom buyout is not yet on the cards should consider the "bridge" opportunity that superfunds present...

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