Half of schemes invest in property

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Schemes move into property and hedge funds as interest in wider asset classes and absolute returns picks up

Diversification drove half of all pension schemes to invest in property last year, with almost a fifth diversifying into hedge funds. According to research by Aon Consulting, 30% of schemes have also shifted 5% of their portfolios from equities to bonds. Half of all pension schemes have diversified by investing in property while desire for absolute returns saw 17% of schemes invest in hedge funds and 11% in global tactical asset allocation vehicles. According to Paul McGlone, principal and senior actuary at Aon Consulting, interest in wider asset classes has accelerated and is expected t...

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