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Equity falls drive need for guaranteed DC funds

A 10-year fall in leading equity indices is prompting advisers and providers to create a range of guaranteed funds to defined contribution (DC) schemes.

Network Rail bonds lure wary investors

Three-quarters of investors in a Network Rail inflation-linked bond issue were pension schemes looking to avoid the volatility of equities and disruption in the swaps market.

Bond: study examines poor equity returns over last 10 years

Disappointing decade for equities

UK gilts had their lowest yield in 60 years in 2008, according to Barclays Capital’s 2009 Equity Gilt Study.

Redwood: ordinary bonds cannot match pension liabilities

Redwood urges caution over swaps

John Redwood has warned trustees to avoid being seduced by investment advisers offering protection from future interest rates.

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