How OCIOs could redefine DB schemes

Christy Jesudasan expects adoption of this model to rise

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Christy Jesudasan: A fundamental redefinition of the traditional DB model
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Christy Jesudasan: A fundamental redefinition of the traditional DB model

The outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) model is growing in popularity as market volatility, increased portfolio complexity and growing regulatory demands push trustees of defined benefit (DB) schemes to search for external managers.

Trustees attracted by the scale, flexibility and risk management provided by OCIOs are bolstering a growing industry. Outsourcing frees up trustees to focus on the strategic direction of their sche...

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