Industry 'very concerned' over DB funding regulations

Aon says lack of flexibility could have unintended consequences for schemes

Martin Richmond
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Arends: "Schemes need continued flexibility and greater certainty to make better decisions"
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Arends: "Schemes need continued flexibility and greater certainty to make better decisions"

The draft funding and investment strategies for defined benefit (DB) schemes need greater flexibility to react to everchanging financial conditions, according to Aon.

The consultancy revealed that 80% of its clients are anxious over the proposed direction of the regulations, with a quarter of those stating they were "very concerned". Aon sounded these warning...

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