Post by Standard Life plc

Defined Benefit (DB) pension surpluses are back in the spotlight – but what do they really mean in practice? New research from the Pensions Policy Institute, sponsored by Standard Life, shows there’s more to the picture than headline figures suggest. While many schemes are reporting surpluses, what can actually be released, and how long those surpluses might last, is far less certain. From funding measures to market conditions and long-term strategy, it’s a careful balance – with decisions that could shape future outcomes for members and employers alike, and the lives those outcomes support. Read the full report 👉 http://spr.ly/6045BDkqOb