Average time to buyout increases to 5.3 years

Fall in yields to blame for slight rise in BW’s DB end gauge index during November

Jonathan Stapleton
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Barnett Waddingham principal Lewys Curteis
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Barnett Waddingham principal Lewys Curteis

The average time to buyout for FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has increased to 5.3 years, following a reduction in bond yields.

Barnett Waddingham's DB End Gauge index increased over November from 5.1 years to 5.3 years. Barnett Waddingham principal Lewys Curteis explained: "The index has ticked upwards as we approach th...

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