From buyout to run-on: The case for keeping DB pension schemes alive

Charlotte Moore assesses the attractiveness of running on schemes for surplus sharing

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An increasing number of schemes are considering the feasibility of run-on over buyout
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An increasing number of schemes are considering the feasibility of run-on over buyout

After years of volatility and cost, many closed corporate schemes are now well-funded and relatively stable.

As a result, running on is becoming attractive – despite buyout being considered the best option for the last decade. The financial appeal of run-on is clear. Rather than hand over the surplus t...

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