DB schemes could generate surplus of more than £500bn through run on

Van Lanschot Kempen says alternative approach to buyout could have benefits

Jonathan Stapleton
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Some schemes may decide there are benefits to running on and extending their endgame journey
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Some schemes may decide there are benefits to running on and extending their endgame journey

Defined benefit (DB) schemes could generate a surplus of £500bn over the next ten years by running on, Van Lanschot Kempen research finds.

The fiduciary management firm – which launched its DB run-on solution, FM+, last year – said there was the potential to generate a large amount of surplus within the UK DB pensions market, even aft...

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