Defined Benefit

LCP says level of surplus presents schemes with ‘exciting opportunities’

Spence research finds average running costs for university DB schemes was £700,000

Transfer Value Index remains stable but activity remains low

LCP finds schemes making progress on issues such as endgame planning, DEI and net zero

Despite positive picture, the tightening of credit spreads is growing risk

Service provides small to mid-sized schemes with guidance on moving from buy-in to buyout

Barnett Waddingham says £8.1bn paid into DB schemes was a result of higher funding levels

Aon says insurers’ results show ‘ample headroom’ to support new business volumes

Consultancy says lack of shared vision could lead to wasted time and money

Consultancy forecasts the total number of insurers will rise to 11 by the end of the year