DC assets tumble 25% during credit crunch

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Defined contribution pension assets have lost 25% of their value, equating to £140bn since September 2007, Aon Consulting says.

Research from the consultants DC pension tracker - launched today - found at the early stages of the credit crunch in September 2007, the value of DC pension assets stood at £550bn. However, sixt...

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