Buyout market set for continued growth, says Aon

Half of schemes are targeting buyout, with around £50bn in deals expected by end of year

Jasmine Urquhart
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Aon's risk settlement survey measured buyout, investment, ESG and DEI trends for UK DB schemes over the last year
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Aon's risk settlement survey measured buyout, investment, ESG and DEI trends for UK DB schemes over the last year

The UK defined benefit (DB) buyout market is set for continued growth, with more than half (55%) of schemes targeting buyout, according to Aon.

The firm's 2023/24 Global Pension Risk Survey, which looked at data from 204 trustees, sponsors and pension managers from schemes of all sizes, found deals are expected to reach a volume of £50bn b...

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