Firm says strength of surpluses brings ‘continued focus’ on investment in productive assets
PwC’s Buyout Index showed DB surpluses of £280bn during August
Buyout and low reliance indices show ‘record’ £285bn and £410bn surpluses
Code offers regulatory certainty but industry ‘not fully clear of the tunnel just yet’
PwC says surpluses give schemes opportunity to benefit from advancements in AI
Surpluses often trapped with accounting rules providing block on discretionary increases
PwC asks if public sector schemes will look to use surpluses to meet contribution costs
PwC research says it is ‘critical’ for schemes to assess full range of options for their endgame
Surplus options and public sector consolidator causing some schemes to re-evaluate strategy
PwC said increase in long-term gilt yields reduced estimated cost for schemes to buyout