Defined Benefit

Broadstone says redress values have continued to ‘tick down’ in 2024

Funding ratio increases to 148.4%, with total assets at £1,458.8bn

Sirius Index finds both 50% hedged and fully-hedged schemes saw deficits fall by £0.2bn

XPS finds the aggregate surplus of UK DB schemes hit £186bn last month

Hymans Robertson research finds 70% of schemes have reviewed their endgame strategy

AMNT research shows half of MNTs consider buyout to be their ‘primary’ endgame objective

Consultancy praised the ‘prolonged period of strong funding levels’

PIC survey finds 52% expect large transactions to have biggest impact on pricing levels

Transfer Activity Index fell to record low for second time this year since index’s inception

Just Group’s recent study of 1,500-plus individuals found that more communication and support is needed for DB scheme members as they approach retirement.