'Grasp the nettle': £650bn of bulk annuities likely by 2031

LCP analysis finds a large number of schemes expect to reach buyout within ten years

James Phillips
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LCP partner and report co-author Charlie Finch
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LCP partner and report co-author Charlie Finch

Up to £200bn of bulk annuities could be completed in the years to and including 2025, with another £450bn possible by 2031, according to Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).

The consultancy predicted a "wave of demand" to surge in a rebound for the de-risking market following a relatively quiet period compared to recent years. In its Finding a Safe Landing report pu...

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