Defined Benefit

Barnett Waddingham finds transfer quotations fell by 20% over the last four years

PwC’s Buyout Index showed a £210bn surplus for DB schemes in July

Over a quarter of warnings were issued by companies in the consumer-facing industry

Larger transactions likely to become ‘bread and butter’ of risk reduction market

Results from FCA survey finds few have discussed transfers with an adviser

PLSA finds staff are positive about work, but exiting staff and employers is a concern

Broadstone analysis finds insurance market braced for ‘hectic’ second half of the year

Since the beginning of time (in the pensions world), we have seen rapid growth - both in terms of liabilities accrued and in the range of assets used to back these liabilities.

Association of Consulting Actuaries fears ‘tax limbo’ for DB schemes and their members

A future service contribution rate of 16.2% of current benefits is being proposed