DB schemes unsure of their endgame strategy

Brightwell research finds two-fifths of schemes are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach

Martin Richmond
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DB schemes unsure of their endgame strategy

A considerable proportion of defined benefit (DB) schemes remain uncertain about their endgame and have yet to set their long-term strategies, research from Brightwell shows.

The Endgame Strategy & Priorities Report, published today (5 March) by the BT Pension Scheme provider, surveyed 27 UK DB schemes with a combined £300bn in assets under management (AUM). The researc...

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