Two in five schemes expect to transfer risk within three years, finds Willis Towers Watson

James Phillips
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Two in five UK defined benefit (DB) schemes expect to complete a bulk annuity or longevity swap transaction within the next three years, Willis Towers Watson research finds.

A poll conducted at the consultancy's pensions conference in late September found 33% anticipated conducting a buy-in or buyout deal, while 11% expected to conduct a longevity swap deal. When ra...

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