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      So far, DC plans have largely been focused on the onset of auto-enrolment and changes to the regulatory framework - be it the ‘charge cap,' ‘pension freedoms' or consultations around ‘value for money', says Annabel Tonry, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM).

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      In 2015 George Osborne, then the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, decided that those age over 55 could take much more of their pension in cash. This has since opened up a range of possibilities for DC scheme members in the world of pensions.

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Bulk annuities: Optimise the inputs to improve the outcome
Bulk annuities: Optimise the inputs to improve the outcome

Much like when selling a house, DB plans need to tidy up before approaching the bulk annuity market, says David Ellis.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 20 October 2020
Bulk annuities help sponsors outperform peers on share prices
Bulk annuities help sponsors outperform peers on share prices

Sponsors whose pension schemes complete buy-ins or buyouts tend to outperform their peers by between 0.25% and 3% on average, Mercer research finds.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 25 June 2020
Bulk annuity market to 'top £0.5trn in 2020s'
Bulk annuity market to 'top £0.5trn in 2020s'

The value of UK bulk annuity deals is set to quadruple in the 2020s when compared to this decade, Mercer has predicted.

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  • 09 December 2019
How BAT's buy-in has paved the way for future deals
How BAT's buy-in has paved the way for future deals

Following British American Tobacco's £3.4bn buy-in this month, Kim Kaveh speaks to some of the key players about the process.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 13 August 2019
British American Tobacco scheme completes £3.4bn buy-in with PIC
British American Tobacco scheme completes £3.4bn buy-in with PIC

The British American Tobacco (BAT) UK Pension Fund has completed a £3.4bn buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), the largest buy-in transaction including pensioner and deferred members.

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  • 01 August 2019
L&G completes £285m buy-in with Fortune 500 company
L&G completes £285m buy-in with Fortune 500 company

A US company has completed a £285m pensioner bulk annuity for around 1,100 of UK members with Legal & General (L&G).

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  • 18 September 2018
Why bulk annuities could get more expensive for schemes
Why bulk annuities could get more expensive for schemes

Buy-in and buyout pricing could increase due to future capital requirements for insurers holding equity release mortgage assets to back deals. Victoria Ticha looks at what it means for trustees

  • Risk Reduction
  • 20 July 2018
WPP completes £140m buy-in deal with PIC to insure five schemes
WPP completes £140m buy-in deal with PIC to insure five schemes

Five schemes sponsored by advertising firm WPP have completed a buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation - insuring £140m of pensioner and deferred liabilities.

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  • 07 February 2018
Top predictions for bulk annuities in 2018
Top predictions for bulk annuities in 2018

The buy-in and buyout market is on course for a record-breaking year as demand continues to rise amid attractive pricing. Victoria Ticha looks at what to expect

  • Risk Reduction
  • 22 January 2018
Q&A: Transferring scheme risk to insurers
Q&A: Transferring scheme risk to insurers

Professional Pensions spoke to two Mercer experts about transferring risk to insurers. Here is what they had to say…

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  • 01 August 2017
25 years on, Barber equalisation is still causing major headaches
25 years on, Barber equalisation is still causing major headaches

Equalisation problems from the 1990s are increasingly coming out of the woodwork as more schemes go down the bulk annuity route. The consequences can be enormous but there are ways to tackle it, writes Stephanie Baxter

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