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Open DB - August 2025

calendar icon 03 September 2025
time icon 5 min

Author

Jonathan Seed
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Jonathan Seed

Partner

Welcome to the second edition of Open DB, our quarterly newsletter for trustees and sponsors of open defined benefit schemes.

Last quarter, we introduced OSCA, our new Open Scheme Cost of Accrual index. In this edition, we are looking at a more sustainable way of setting a contribution strategy. We’ve also covered some hot policy topics and provided information on upcoming events to watch out for.

In this edition, we cover:

  • Open Scheme Cost of Accrual Index
  • Future of Open DB schemes - pension policy 
  • Key policy shifts to watch 
  • Upcoming open scheme events 

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further, please get in touch.

This communication has been compiled by Hymans Robertson LLP® (HR) as a general information summary and is based on its understanding of events as at the date of publication, which may be subject to change. It is not to be relied upon for investment or financial decisions and is not a substitute for professional advice (including for legal, investment or tax advice) on specific circumstances. HR accepts no liability for errors or omissions or reliance on any statement or opinion. Where we have relied upon data provided by third parties, reasonable care has been taken to assess its accuracy however we provide no guarantee and accept no liability in respect of any errors made by any third party.

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