Schemes have entered 'new era of complexity' amid rise in illiquid assets

Aon says managing illiquid assets is a ‘key concern’ for schemes nearing endgame

Holly Roach
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Schemes have entered 'new era of complexity' amid rise in illiquid assets

Pension schemes have entered an era of “complexity” amid a rise in illiquid assets, with many viewing the management of such assets as a “key concern”, Aon says.

The consultancy said in recent years, many defined benefit (DB) schemes have become "overweight" in illiquid asset allocations and as many approach their endgame, Aon said the issue of managing ill...

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