Cancer Research completes £250m buy-in with Canada Life

James Phillips
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The trustees of the Cancer Research UK Pension Scheme have signed a £250m pensioner buy-in with Canada Life, bringing the insurer into the mid-range de-risking market.

The buy-in was funded using the scheme's assets, primarily its gilt holdings, and will protect against risks associated with investments and longevity. The scheme is said to have taken advantage of...

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