DC growth rapid in Asia-Pacific

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ASIA-PACIFIC - The adoption of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes has grown rapidly to cope with the effects massive demographic shifts towards elderly populations, a report by Allianz Global Investors (AGI) has shown.

The report states falling birth rates and increasing longevity in the Asia-Pacific region has placed strain on traditional pension plans, putting the onus onto DC schemes to provide for retirement....

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