Defined Benefit

Deal is Clara’s fifth and the first to make use of its smaller schemes open section structure

Aon poll finds some favour topping up DC pots and others prefer providing cash lump sums

XPS index shows transfer values decreased slightly during March to £142,000

Time taken to convert from buy-in to buyout increasing due to insurer backlog

Global market volatility leads to fall in both DB assets and liabilities

Aon says it expects longevity market activity to rise due to attractive pricing and solutions

Sirius Index shows ongoing conflict in the Middle East caused a decline in funding levels

Trustees urged to understand importance of robust stress testing and regular monitoring