PPI: Economic uncertainty increases relevance of alt assets in DC schemes

Barriers remain but regulatory and industry change could lead to significant progress

Jonathan Stapleton
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Wilkinson: "Greater engagement with alternative assets could provide DC schemes with enhanced portfolio diversification"
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Wilkinson: "Greater engagement with alternative assets could provide DC schemes with enhanced portfolio diversification"

Economic uncertainty has increased the relevance of alternative assets in defined contribution (DC) investment strategy, a report from the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) says.

The report What role could alternative assets play in DC investment strategies in the future?, published today (9 March), explored the topic of DC scheme investment in alternative assets, particula...

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