Brexit could give rise to better bulk annuity pricing

Kristian Brunt-Seymour
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While the market volatility and falling gilt yields in the aftermath of the EU referendum is bad news for DB schemes, they could actually benefit from more attractive buy-in and buyout pricing. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores which schemes could benefit most.

At a glance Bulk annuity pricing has improved by 5% since Brexit vote due to widening credit spreads Schemes that are well-hedged to a gilts-based funding target may benefit most   ...

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