A bird in the hand: The additional factors for trustees to consider around endgame planning

Claire Altman says we need to ensure schemes have the information to make the best choice

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Claire Altman: It will take a while before the regulatory position is certain.
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Claire Altman: It will take a while before the regulatory position is certain.

Life throws curveballs at all of us. And no matter what scenarios we dream up, the only certainty in life is that it is full of surprises.

Some of you know that I've occasionally been referred to as "the real Clara", a nickname that stuck, thanks to my early contribution in considering solutions for pension schemes as a bridge to buyo...

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