Professional Pensions: Stories of the week

Mercer to invest in Schroders LTAF, Aviva DB surplus transfer solution, DWP trustee consultation

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Professional Pensions: Stories of the week

This week’s top stories include Mercer investing in a Schroders private markets long-term asset fund, Aviva launching a solution for defined benefit surplus transfer to defined contribution schemes, and the Department for Work and Pensions’ trustee consultation.

1.      Mercer to invest £350m in bespoke Schroders LTAF for private markets Mercer has announced its UK workplace savings solutions, including its master trusts, is set to commit to a newly-lau...

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