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GMP equalisation and buy-ins

Equalising benefits, particularly for the effects of unequal Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (“GMP equalisation”) has, for some time, been a pre-condition for insurers converting a buy-in policy in the name of the trustees to individual...

Buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity solutions

A guide for trustees 2020 2019 was another record-breaking year for the industry and we are delighted to have advised on some of the most significant transactions. These included 13 separate bulk annuity transactions, with an aggregate...

Finance & investment briefing – March 2020

Our Finance & investment briefing takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this issue, we are pleased to present an overview of our involvement in the ever increasing buy-in / buy-out market. Over the...

Buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity transactions – A guide for trustees

A guide for trustees 2019 Our 2019 guide to buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity transactions considers the increasingly active bulk annuity market and offers practical tips for trustees on: preparing the scheme for a buy-in / buy-out...

Finance & investment briefing – March 2019

The Finance & Investment Briefing – March 2019 (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing: Navigating Brexit Environmental, social and governance investment Buy-ins, buy-outs and...

Buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity transactions – A guide for trustees 2018

Introduction Our 2018 guide to buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity transactions considers the continuing increase in bulk annuity transactions and offers practical tips for trustees on: steps trustees will need to take to get their scheme...

Finance & investment briefing – March 2018

The Finance & Investment Briefing – March 2018 (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing: Buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity Environmental, social and governance investment Legal...