New valuation rules would give flexibility for schemes, but care needed to protect members
While buyout is still viewed as a gold-standard, many are now considering run-on as an option
Deal secures the benefits of all 368 pensioners and 493 deferred members
The full scheme buy-in deal secures the benefits of 438 uninsured members
Launch follows pilot scheme last year which saw more than 20 schemes transact
XPS says PPF could support viable DB schemes with insolvent sponsors to reach buyout
Bulk annuity transaction secures benefits for 113 pensioners and 289 deferred members
Risk reduction transaction secures benefits for 52 pensioners and 17 deferred members
Buy-in for acquirer of legacy insurers fully insures benefits of all 388 members
Transaction secures benefits for more than 700 pensioners and deferred members