Defined Benefit

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’

Transfer values increased by 2.6% last month due to a fall in gilt yields

Research finds just over a third of schemes are aligned with corporate ESG strategies