Defined Benefit

Research finds fall in gilt yields means savers could receive around £34,000 in compensation

Barnett Waddingham finds average time to buyout reached its highest level in December 2023

Fewer DB trustees plan to exit roles compared to last year but ‘burdensome’ regulations are ongoing concern

Analysis shows fully hedged scheme funding remained stable while 50% hedged schemes saw a 2% drop

PPF 7800 Index reported a funding ratio decrease of nearly 3% during the month

XPS research finds overall funding positions fell by around £28bn during December

LCP analysis shows funding positions remained ‘broadly unchanged’ in Q4 2023

LCP says market is on target for another record-breaking year

XPS survey finds increase in proportion of smaller transfer values

Consultancy says companies have opportunity to make the most of changing ‘mood music’