DB schemes 'likely well-placed' to handle rise in gilt yields

LCP says changes in gilt yields are not the big events they once were

Martin Richmond
clock • 2 min read
DB schemes 'likely well-placed' to handle rise in gilt yields

Defined benefit (DB) schemes are likely to be well placed to tackle the recent rise in gilt yields, LCP says.

With gilt yields rising and currently sitting "materially" higher than the levels recorded during the gilt sell-off following the 2022 Mini Budget, LCP raised questions on the potential impact on D...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders

Are you a trustee, investment consultant or in-house pension and benefit scheme professional? You can apply for full complimentary access here

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

More on Defined Benefit

DB scheme funding levels fall in October after 'unexpected' drop in gilt yields

DB scheme funding levels fall in October after 'unexpected' drop in gilt yields

Consultancy’s Sirius Index shows funding levels declined due to falling gilt yields

Martin Richmond
clock 06 November 2026 • 2 min read
Scam warning flags reach record highs, XPS finds

Scam warning flags reach record highs, XPS finds

Firm’s Scam Flag Index shows 99% of cases in September received at least one warning flag

Martin Richmond
clock 29 October 2026 • 3 min read
'Rock solid' governance 'critical' as DB endgame choices grow

'Rock solid' governance 'critical' as DB endgame choices grow

Panel says it is ‘essential’ for schemes to have a ‘transparent’ relationship with their sponsor

Martin Richmond
clock 14 October 2026 • 3 min read
Trustpilot