One third think most schemes will reach buyout within three years

SPP finds most professionals think fewer than half of schemes will complete buyout in three years

Jasmine Urquhart
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One third think most schemes will reach buyout within three years

A move to a full buyout transition is expected within three years for one third (31%) of pension schemes, according to a poll from the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP).

A poll of nearly 400 pension professionals at a recent SPP event found one third thought between 51% and 100% would complete buyout within three years, while the majority (69%) thought less than ha...

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