Nearly one third of DB schemes see endgame as their top priority

Hymans Robertson research finds 70% of schemes have reviewed their endgame strategy

Martin Richmond
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Nearly one third of DB schemes see endgame as their top priority

Just under one third (30%) of defined benefit (DB) schemes believe planning for the future and for endgame is the key priority over the coming years, research from Hymans Robertson shows.

The consultancy's survey of more than 300 finance and pension decision makers, conducted earlier this year, found most schemes have engaged with endgame possibilities over the last 12 months, with ...

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