Endgame to come sooner than expected, Aon says

Aon says smaller schemes should be aware of trends including flexible transaction timing

Jasmine Urquhart
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Aon associate partner Joe Hathaway: "If [schemes] can correctly prepare their scheme and their approach, they should have every opportunity to move ahead with a transaction.”
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Aon associate partner Joe Hathaway: "If [schemes] can correctly prepare their scheme and their approach, they should have every opportunity to move ahead with a transaction.”

Smaller schemes should be aware of the changing risk settlement market as they approach endgame, Aon says.

Aon said after improved funding at the end of last year, many smaller schemes will be approaching endgame sooner than expected, and advised these schemes to be aware of trends when planning their a...

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