Metallus UK Pension Scheme completes £40m buy-in with Royal London

Deal’s agreed buyout plan provides a clear pathway to the pension scheme's endgame

Jonathan Stapleton
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Metallus UK Pension Scheme completes £40m buy-in with Royal London

The trustees of the Metallus UK Pension Scheme have completed a £40m bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transaction with Royal London.

The buy-in secures the benefits of 493 members. A key feature of the transaction was the collaborative approach taken during the exclusivity period, enabling the parties to agree the expected journ...

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