Defined Benefit

Conference session reminds attendees of the importance of DB schemes for member benefits

Survey finds 68% of members considered DB as their primary source of retirement income

With over 5,000 defined benefit schemes in the UK, we recognise that one solution doesn’t fit all when it comes to considering end game options beyond transferring the entire scheme assets and liabilities to an insurer. Yet now, more than ever for well-funded...

Cumulative mortality rates 3.5% lower than 2023 but 2% above the ten-year average for ages 20 to 44

Firm says strength of surpluses brings ‘continued focus’ on investment in productive assets

Broadstone says redress values have continued to ‘tick down’ in 2024

Funding ratio increases to 148.4%, with total assets at £1,458.8bn

Sirius Index finds both 50% hedged and fully-hedged schemes saw deficits fall by £0.2bn

XPS finds the aggregate surplus of UK DB schemes hit £186bn last month

Hymans Robertson research finds 70% of schemes have reviewed their endgame strategy