DB endgame

Brightwell CEO Morten Nilsson says buyout no longer the ‘gold standard’ for DB schemes

Hymans says there is ‘value’ in thinking carefully about position before decisions are made

Research finds ‘fragmented’ administration market leads to ‘unnecessary’ running costs

Firm said hub will help schemes through the ‘maze’ of emerging endgame options

L&G finds nearly two-fifths of DB schemes aiming for full buyout within three years

Research finds time to buyout fell due to rise in average swap rates and bond yields

Brightwell research finds two-fifths of schemes are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach

WTW finds 54% of schemes have fast-tracked plans due to increase funding levels

XPS poll finds trustees and sponsors willing to consider ‘range’ of endgame strategies

Endgame likely to be in sight for many schemes but insurer warns of capacity limits