Endgame strategy uncertainty rises amid legislative change

Hymans Robertson says buyout is the chosen endgame solution for half of DB schemes

Holly Roach
clock • 2 min read
Endgame strategy uncertainty rises amid legislative change

Legislative change is a key issue causing uncertainty around endgame planning, despite half of defined benefit (DB) scheme sponsors knowing they want to buyout, Hymans Robertson research finds.

The consultancy's report showed 48% of DB scheme sponsors intend to buyout, but 45% of these are concerned about a lack of insurer capacity or interest. A further 44% of schemes expect to run on, a...

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