A straightforward checklist for approaching de-risking

Dominic Moret breaks down how DB pensions can be secured in a crowded market

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Dominic Moret

The pension risk transfer (PRT) market is one of the great success stories of the financial services industry and last year alone, transactions totalled almost £30bn.

Demand for PRT is still growing, as rising interest rates and widening credit spreads improve funding levels and accelerate the journey to buyout for many pension schemes. With more defined benefit...

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