XPS finds aggregate DB funding levels remain ‘extremely positive’ on long-term target basis
XPS finds willingness of trustees and sponsors to work collaboratively
XPS says PPF could support viable DB schemes with insolvent sponsors to reach buyout
XPS finds transfer activity hit lowest levels since index’s inception in May 2018
XPS finds slight rise in long-term gilt yields led to increase in the aggregate surplus
XPS research finds overall funding positions fell by around £28bn during December
Transfer values increased by 2.6% last month due to a fall in gilt yields
XPS finds 73% of schemes with over £5bn have set a target to reach net zero by 2050
Only one quarter say Autumn Statement changes would benefit DB and DC members, XPS poll finds
Transfer values dipped below £150,000 due to an increase in gilt yields