Two-year buy-in and windup possible for smaller schemes

Cartwright says good preparation and administration essential for following through

Jasmine Urquhart
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Cartwright says smaller schemes should plan and prepare so they are ahead of buyout timelines
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Cartwright says smaller schemes should plan and prepare so they are ahead of buyout timelines

A two-year buy-in and wind-up process is possible for smaller schemes, Cartwright says.

Director of administration Julie Yates said with many schemes "often unexpectedly" well-funded and looking to transact with insurers, there are often cases when small- to medium- sized schemes are ...

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