Overloaded bulk annuity market to kickstart superfunds

James Phillips
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A burgeoning superfund market could be on the cards within three years as defined benefit (DB) scheme trustees and sponsors face myriad legislative, economic, and capacity issues, says Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).

While DB consolidators are yet to complete their first deals, the consultancy predicted annual volumes could total more than £5bn by 2023 - as long as £1bn of transfers are completed within the nex...

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