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A surge in gilt rates is set to cut the cost of buyouts and reduce scheme deficits by 6%.

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UK - Some £7.8bn (US$12.3bn) of pension scheme risk transfer deals were completed in 2009, despite challenging financial landscape, analysis from Hymans Robertson revealed.

Some £7.8bn of pension scheme risk transfer deals completed in 2009, despite challenging financial landscape, analysis from Hymans Robertson reveals.

Caroline Allen speaks to Club Vita about how the life expectancy of scheme members is changing and the implications this has for investment strategies.

Government plans to tackle the complex issue of guaranteed minimum pension equalisation is a "practically impossible" task for trustees, a consultant warns.

UK - The longevity swap market could reach £20bn (US$28bn) this year as schemes look towards cheaper DIY options to reduce risk.

The longevity swap market could reach £20bn this year as schemes look towards cheaper DIY options to reduce risk.

The number of firms giving members the chance to take pension increase offers is set to rise significantly this year, a consultant says.

UK - UBS Investment Bank is to enter the longevity swap market following the hire of a four-strong pensions team, sources said.