LCP says market volatility could affect master trust investment strategies

Firm says volatility could affect master trusts which allocate high levels of equity overseas

Jasmine Urquhart
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LCP says market volatility could affect master trust investment strategies

Market volatility could affect investment strategies of master trusts, with schemes needing to plan for this, LCP has said.

The firm's report into master trust performance said with many allocating higher levels of overseas equity in growth phases, with some allocating 100%, members should "be prepared for higher levels...

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