Webinar: Your DB endgame doesn’t have to be the end

We deep-dive into the issues and opportunities

Run-on is now almost as popular as buyout for DB pension schemes at retirement, but it is not right for all schemes. In our webinar we invited a panel of experts to explore the pros and cons for two very different pension schemes. They shared insights from their careers and debate which schemes would benefit from running on and in which circumstances. A must for all trustees looking to make decisions on scheme retirement in the short to mid-term.

We’ll discuss which schemes could consider run-on based on individual circumstances;
Examine the risks and benefits for sponsors and members; and
Evaluate how trustees can best assess their options.

We showcased two real case scenarios to illustrate the decision-making process and practical implications of run-on versus buyout.

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Your DB endgame doesn’t have to be the end

Watch the recording of our recent webinar in which our experts discussed the pros and cons of run-on versus buyout for DB pension schemes. Gain insights from real case scenarios and learn about the decision-making process.

Our Speakers:

Kevin Humpherson

Kevin is a Partner at EY and leads EY’s UK Pensions Investment Team. Kevin’s experience is in providing strategic investment advice and investment governance support to pensions schemes, working with trustees and sponsoring employers. Kevin joined EY in 2023 and prior to that has spent 13 years working in the pensions and investment advisory space.

Alan Baker

Alan is a professional trustee at Law Debenture, managing six pension schemes with assets from £300m to multi-billion. He has extensive experience in investment strategy and de-risking, including the £4.8 billion buy-in of the Boots pension scheme. Previously, he was Head of DB Solutions Development at Mercer, where he launched several new business lines. Alan is an Accredited Member of the Association of Professional Pension Trustees.

Vicky Casebourne

As Head of UK Institutional Relations at Kempen, Vicky oversees business growth and client satisfaction in Fiduciary Management. Before joining Kempen in 2019, she was a product specialist at Charles Stanley Asset Management, managing client relationships and investment portfolios.

Nikesh Patel

As Head of Client Solutions, Nikesh Patel is responsible overall for the key client-facing groups providing fiduciary management in the UK, in account management, implementation and investment strategy. Nikesh has been with Kempen since 2016, and was our Head of Investment Strategy in the UK, responsible for designing and developing the strategic and tactical asset allocation strategies for our UK clients, including research of innovative asset classes

FM+ Modeling tool

We are excited to introduce our innovative interactive tool designed to help sponsors evaluate the suitability of a protected run-on solution for their schemes.

To explore how this solution can benefit your scheme, we invite you to schedule an appointment with our distribution team. Simply reach out to:

Georgia Sangster: g.sangster@vanlanschotkempen.com
Hattie Walton: h.walton@vanlanschotkempen.com

We look forward to helping you find the best solution for your scheme.

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