Call for interim guidance on DC scale policy, DB surplus consultation response, scheme understanding of AI
Industry says clarity needed and regulations must be as practical as possible
XPS says safeguards must be put in place to boost confidence in the new framework
Aon finds 76% of schemes intending to run on have not agreed how to share surplus
IGG calls for safeguarding of member benefits and trustee independence
Analysis of past contribution split can provide an objective basis for negotiations
Hughes Price Walker says decisions must balance security, employer objectives and scheme resilience
LCP says surplus sharing is rising up agendas, but most schemes still face endgame barriers
Consultancy’s poll shows 92% of respondents indicated intention to release surplus
Poll finds 58% of pension professionals intend to adopt new surplus flexibilities