PLSA 24: DB schemes urged to plan carefully around productive investment

Conference session reminds attendees of the importance of DB schemes for member benefits

Jasmine Urquhart
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PLSA 24: DB schemes urged to plan carefully around productive investment

Defined benefit (DB) schemes can have a future in helping the economic growth of the UK, but the government and industry must work together to align their interests, a session at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) Annual Conference 2024 has said.

The panel this morning (17 October) discussed how DB schemes should plan carefully their role in helping UK productive finance. Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) chief executive (CEO) and...

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