One in four schemes will see no deficit improvement by 2036
A quarter of schemes may see no improvement in deficits in 20 years because many are still not integrating long-term covenant risk, according to research.
In a new report, Hymans Robertson warned only one in three defined benefit (DB) schemes would reach buyout funding by 2036. The findings are based on its first UK DB index, powered by 3D analytics,...
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Evonik scheme completes £544m full buy-in with L&G
The defined benefit (DB) scheme of Evonik Holdings UK has agreed a £544m full buy-in with Legal & General (L&G) Assurance Society.
Exclusive: Market volatility to spur £30bn of buy-ins and buyouts in 2021
Pension risk transfer volumes this year will look similar to those in 2020 as market volatility creates opportunities for schemes able to act fast, according to Willis Towers Watson.
Pension transfer values end volatile year 8% up; Scam 'red flags' at record high
Pension transfer values ended 2020 at £259,000, 8% higher than the start of the year, according to XPS Pensions, after suffering periods of substantial volatility linked to the pandemic while potential scams reached record highs.
Pension Schemes Bill set for final debate next week
The Pension Schemes Bill has been scheduled for ping-pong, its penultimate step before becoming law.
TPR's long-term funding approach 'will put extra financial pressure' on scheme sponsors
The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) long-term funding approach will put extra financial pressure on UK pension scheme sponsors, according to Aon.
