DB schemes under pressure

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As DB schemes from around the world feel the pinch, Sebastian Cheek examines how shifts in asset allocation could help

The latest casualty in the UK defined benefit market was Fujitsu who last month closed its DB pension scheme to future accrual. In a statement issued at the time, Fujitsu said: "Whilst this acti...

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