Managing risk in turbulent times

Four practical steps DB pension schemes can take to help them navigate volatile markets.

2018 will probably be remembered as the year volatility returned to the market. As highlighted in our CIO’s investment outlook, (Brace for a credit squeeze) there are a number of tail risks on the horizon that could cause this to continue. This paper summarises some of the simple, low governance tools defined benefit pension schemes have at their disposal to assist in navigating through volatile times.