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    THE FUTURE OF DB SCHEMES

    THE FUTURE OF DB SCHEMES

    Defined benefit pension schemes have an unprecedented opportunity to target enhanced benefits for members, generate potential excess capital for sponsors, and support the wider UK economy. This is a paradigm shift for pension schemes, which can now be considered an asset to their sponsors rather than a burden.

    Defined benefit pension schemes have an unprecedented opportunity to target enhanced benefits for members, generate potential excess capital for sponsors, and support the wider UK economy. This is a paradigm shift for pension schemes, which can now be considered an asset to their sponsors rather than a burden.

    To discuss how we can help you secure your members’ retirement income
    while pursuing a growing surplus, please contact us.

    A new era for DB pensions: power, purpose and possibility

    Join our exclusive morning event on Wednesday 21 January 2026. We will explore the evolving role of DB schemes, hearing from leading voices in pensions, policy and investment, including Steve Webb, former Pensions Minister and Paul Johnson, one of the UK’s leading economists and former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

    This event is relevant for trustees and sponsor representatives navigating new legislation and opportunities. Please share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested.
     
    Register your interest by clicking the button below.
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    Agenda

    08:45 Registration
    09:20 Welcome
    09:30 Keynote speaker – DB schemes and the UK economy: a two-way street – Paul Johnson, former director of the IFS
    10:15 The government’s vision for DB schemes – TBC
    11:00 Break
    11:15
    Decisions in motion – expert panel representing trustee and sponsor views – Chaired by Steve Webb, former Pensions minister
    11:45 Open Q&A
    12:05 Closing reflections – Jos Vermeulen, Insight Investment
    12:15 Buffet lunch and networking
    13:00 Event ends
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    Visit our dedicated DB pensions reform perspectives hub or contact your Insight representative for further information.

    Visit our dedicated DB surplus perspectives hub for further information, or contact your Insight representative.

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