FTSE 100 buyouts 'could boom to £300bn' over next decade

Kim Kaveh
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The volume of insured buyouts from FTSE 100 defined benefit (DB) schemes could increase from £5bn to £300bn by 2029, according to Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).

In a report published today (25 March) - the consultancy said if current conditions persist, then it predicts up to 40 companies will be likely to reach or be close to fully funded on buyout basis ...

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