
'Black box thinking' would solve DB problems, says Pensions Institute

The aviation sector's constant evaluation of mistakes to improve safety should be applied to defined benefit schemes, as too many are making the same mistakes again and again, latest research shows.
A report, published today by the Pensions Institute, explores how the so-called ‘black box thinking' approach could help address many of the issues facing DB schemes and avoid the errors of the past. ...
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