Gilt and equity price increases a 'mixed bag' for bulk annuities

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Market movements in the first quarter of the year have had a mixed effect on the bulk annuity market and pushed up the cost of buy-ins and buyouts, says Towers Watson.

The consultant's latest settlement watch found that falling gilt yields had increased bulk annuity prices in general, with index-linked annuity prices rising further due to an increase in the cost ...

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