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Exploring DB schemes internationally: Dutch companies with UK schemes
This survey relates to Dutch companies, almost all of which are constituents of the AEX index, that have UK subsidiary companies with defined benefit (DB) pension s…
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FTSE100: banking sector leads the way in diminishing DB deficits
DB pensions report an overall deficit decrease of £22bn for the first time in recent history. We’ve delved deeper to understand what this means for the FTSE100.
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Exploring DB schemes internationally: US companies with UK schemes
This is our first annual survey of US companies which have a UK subsidiary with a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme.
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Exploring French companies with UK schemes
This survey relates to French companies, almost all of which are constituents of the CAC40 index, which have UK subsidiary companies with defined benefit (DB) pensi…
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Big Schemes Survey 2018: the end of DB pensions for active members edges closer
Our annual analysis of 230 defined benefit schemes in the UK with assets over £1bn continues to highlight the decline of DB schemes.
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Exploring DB schemes internationally: Southern European companies with UK schemes
An analysis of DB schemes in major Italian and Spanish companies with UK subsidiaries.
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Bulk annuity: current market and recent developments
Highly competitive insurer pricing compared to gilts is providing extremely attractive opportunities for schemes to remove both financial and longevity risks.
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FTSE350: Impact of pension schemes on UK business
It has been a turbulent few years and our 7th annual report on the pension provision of the FTSE350 shows that 2016 was a particularly volatile year for the defined…
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Pension flexibilities: Impact on DB schemes two years in
Now two years into freedom and choice in DC retirement savings, for members of a DB scheme making the most of these flexibilities will involve transferring to a DC …
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Big Schemes Survey 2017
The largest occupational pension schemes are an integral part of the UK economy. These schemes invest substantial amounts of capital in the wider economy and are re…