As the number of small bulk annuity deals have fallen year on year despite overall growth in the market, Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how small schemes can avoid being squeezed out.
In this week's survey we want to know if the lack of regulation in master trusts is a problem and whether your scheme gets more value from paying higher actuarial fees.
If structured correctly longevity swaps should not form a barrier to schemes going on to do buy-ins or buyouts according to Murray Blake.
Mercer has made Martyn Phillips a partner in its UK bulk pensions insurance advisory group.
What were the most read analysis articles on Professional Pensions over the last 12 months? Here are the top stories of the year.
2015 was another busy year for the pensions industry. Here's our run down of the key stories.
Increased insurer competition, greater regulatory certainty and easier access to capital could boost the bulk annuity market 50% next year, according to a report from LCP.
The RAC (2003) Pension Scheme has completed a £600m longevity swap with Scor Se, which could be a watershed in how small schemes manage longevity risk.
Murray Blake has been appointed a consultant by LCP to work in its pension de-risking section, taking the practice to over 30 partners and consultants.
Top stories on PP this week include a £2.4bn longevity swap, old news about the British Coal scheme, and a new work and pensions shadow.