PwC’s Buyout Index continued to record a surplus position, slightly increasing to £95bn in March 2025, demonstrating that the UK’s 5,000 corporate defined benefit (DB) pensions schemes continue to have, on average, sufficient assets to ‘buyout’ their pension promises.
PwC has published its latest Pensions Funding Index as scheme strategies are reconsidered.
PwC has published its Pensions Funding Index for October, with surpluses at record levels.
The funding status of the UK’s 5,000 corporate defined benefit (DB) pensions schemes reached a new record surplus of £300bn in September, according to PwC’s Buyout Index, which continues to show a significant surplus above the estimated cost for schemes to ‘buyout’ their pension promises.
The UK’s 5,000 corporate defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continue to have sufficient assets on average to ‘buyout’ their pension promises, according to PwC’s Buyout Index, which recorded a surplus of £280bn in August.
The funding status of the UK’s 5,000 corporate defined benefit (DB) pensions schemes reached a new record surplus of £285bn in July, according to PwC’s Buyout Index
In light of schemes' sustained surpluses, sponsors and trustees now have an opportunity to make sure that they reap the benefits of advancements affecting the pensions industry, including AI
PwC's latest Pensions Funding Index shows surplus passing £400bn.
As a result of sustained improvements in funding levels many schemes are considering stopping contributions from sponsors to avoid overfunding
The UK’s 5,000 corporate defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continue to have sufficient assets on average to ‘buyout’ their pension promises, according to PwC’s Buyout Index
New analysis from PwC projects that if the DWP moves forward with its consultation plans on how the surplus held in DB schemes can be utilised, it could potentially unlock £340bn for schemes to run-on
The funding status of the UK’s 5,000 corporate defined benefit (DB) pensions schemes reached a new record surplus of £265bn in January, according to PwC’s Buyout Index
