DB schemes lack consensus on how to distribute surplus assets to members

Aon poll finds some favour topping up DC pots and others prefer providing cash lump sums

Holly Roach
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DB schemes lack consensus on how to distribute surplus assets to members

There is no consensus among defined benefit schemes over how to distribute surplus assets to members, according to a survey by Aon.

The consultancy's survey – which questioned around 500 conference delegates – revealed, on the basis that the share between sponsor and members had already been agreed, 36% said they favour using s...

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