Most schemes expected to complete a BPA transaction in next five years

SPP poll finds bulk annuity transactions are on the agenda for many

Jasmine Urquhart
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An SPP poll has found many schemes are planning BPA transactions in the next five years
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An SPP poll has found many schemes are planning BPA transactions in the next five years

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has said more than half of pension schemes are likely to complete a bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transaction in the next five years.

During a poll of 200 professionals held at an SPP event yesterday (23 May), the majority (54%) said "around half" of their schemes would complete a BPA transaction within the next five years. On...

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