Divide on increasing DC scheme illiquid investments

No consensus on whether illiquid investments will increase over the next few years

Martin Richmond
clock • 1 min read
Divide on increasing DC scheme illiquid investments

The industry is divided on whether their defined contribution (DC) schemes will increase their investments in illiquids over the next three years, according to a Professional Pensions survey.

Results from last week's Pensions Buzz survey found 22% of respondents said their scheme would increase its investments in this asset class, against 31% who disagreed, 12% who said they did not kno...

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