XPS Pensions Group

While buyout is still viewed as a gold-standard, many are now considering run-on as an option

Consultancy says continued regulatory change and new clients are driving performance

Sponsors urged to negotiate ‘robustly’ on funding assumptions and agreements

XPS finds transfer activity hit lowest levels since index’s inception in May 2018

Bank's decision marks fifth consecutive hold of rates at current level

XPS says DB funding improved by £20bn in February driven by 0.2% rise in long term gilts

XPS finds typical value of DB transfer fell to £158,000, reversing trend of consecutive rises

LTA guidance, AE research, scheme surpluses and PPI research into pensions engagement

Business says full year results will be ‘at least in line’ with previously upgraded expectations

Bulk purchase annuity deal secures the benefits of around 1,800 scheme members