Why RPI to CPI switch throws up challenges for bulk annuities
While moving to CPI indexation can significantly reduce scheme liabilities, it can make buy-ins and buyouts more expensive. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds pricing has slightly improved but still has a long way to go
At a glance: A typical scheme can reduce liabilities by 10%-15% by converting from RPI to CPI Can pave the way to doing buy-in or buyout but pricing tends to be closer to RPI Events surrounding...
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