The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has issued new guidance aimed at simplifying the process of asset pooling between pension scheme providers.
Asset Pooling Made Easy has been published in order to provide an "easy to understand" guide for schemes looking to "diversify" their investments.
NAPF director of policy, Nigel Peaple, said: "Today’s investment universe is vast and complex and asset pooling represents a possible way forward for some schemes so our Made Simple guide will shine a light into this growing area.
"Our Made Simple Guides form an important part of the NAPF’s work. They seek to ensure that trustees are kept up-to-date with best practice in a simple and straightforward manner."
The "vast and complex" nature of the pensions market may encourage a number of trustees to seek out a simpler method of financing their retirement to boost their pension income.
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