28 January 2026
5 min
Welcome to our first edition of OpenDB for 2026, our quarterly newsletter for trustees and sponsors of open Defined Benefit (DB) schemes.
In this issue, we reflect on open scheme investment strategies and first impressions of the new funding code. We’ll also speculate that, after years of decline, active membership of DB schemes may be at a turning point.
In this edition, our experts cover:
If you have any questions or would like to discuss 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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