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PENSIONS

In this head-to-head, Nigel Barlow puts forward his argument for streamlined annuity underwriting

In this head-to-head, Stephen Lowe gives his view on why detailed underwriting delivers better outcomes

ARCH CRU

FIVE THINGS

Seven fund management groups reveal how they are adding risk back into their portfolios.

MULTI ASSET

Oscar Pulido, managing director of BlackRock's Global Allocation fund, explains why diversification, flexibility and a global approach are key to achieving competitive returns.

John Ventre, portfolio manager for Skandia Investment Group, suggests the diversification maxims to live by.

The diversification characteristics of multi-asset funds have come under fire lately. Will Roberts finds out if the criticism is justified.