Managing surplus becoming 'increasingly important' strategic priority

LCP says surplus sharing is rising up agendas, but most schemes still face endgame barriers

Holly Roach
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Jon Forsyth: While funding barriers have reduced for many schemes, differences of opinion between key stakeholders are becoming a more significant obstacle
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Jon Forsyth: While funding barriers have reduced for many schemes, differences of opinion between key stakeholders are becoming a more significant obstacle

Managing surplus is becoming an “increasingly important” strategic priority as surplus sharing rises up agendas, LCP says.

The consultancy's Defined Benefit (DB) Priorities report, based on a survey covering more than 200 DB pension schemes, revealed schemes are embracing new opportunities across the full range of endg...

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