Daring to be different to make buyout a reality

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Size is important to make a bulk annuity deal stand out, but it is not the only factor, writes Gill Wadsworth.

In September last year, the Telent pension scheme announced a full buyout with Rothesay Life. Transferring assets and liabilities of approximately £4.7bn and securing the benefits of 39,000 members...

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