DB schemes now just 9.7 years away from buyout

Average time to buyout for DB schemes lowest recorded since index’s inception

Martin Richmond
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DB schemes now just 9.7 years away from buyout

The average time to buyout for FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) schemes fell by three months over the course of April, analysis from Barnett Waddingham reveals.

According to the consultancy's DB end gauge index, the average scheme should be in a position to reach endgame in around 9.7 years. This continues a downward trend that was recorded during March, w...

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