Failing to stay ahead in buy-out could cost sponsors millions

The process to buy-out and wind-up a Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme is the biggest project in a scheme's lifetime, with risks that can extend beyond the scheme's termination. For a £500m scheme, these risks could result in companies losing out on over £10m if they’re not on the front foot. These risks are often financial, reputational, or both.

It’s important for corporates to consider their objectives in relation to a DB pension scheme buy-out as early as possible, once their endgame target is set.

We believe the main areas of risk are: surplus, timing, member experience and residual risks. In this report, our experts explore how the risks can manifest themselves and what action corporates can take now to manage them.

You can download the full report here. 

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