DB trustees show 'strong demand' for run on

Charles Stanley research finds two in five think the government needs to encourage surplus creation

Jasmine Urquhart
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DB trustees show 'strong demand' for run on

Trustees of defined benefit (DB) schemes are showing “strong demand for run-on” according to a survey from Charles Stanley Fiduciary Management.

The survey of 71 professional DB trustees managing an average of £1.38bn, found 42% thought the government should decide whether to provide extra support for those unable to work until the higher s...

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