£200bn gilt sell-off potential for UK schemes

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UK schemes could release up to £200bn currently invested in gilts to match their liabilities more closely with a buy-in policy, says Aon Hewitt.

The consultant said conditions in the bulk annuities market mean now is a good time for schemes holding gilts to switch them for a pensioner buy-in. Aon Hewitt principal and actuary Paul McGlone...

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