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48% of UK finance leaders see business benefits from transferring DB pension responsibility, Standard Life finds

By Public Technologies
  • Standard Life research published Nov. 3, 2026, found 48% of UK finance leaders expect transferring defined-benefit pension responsibilities to improve core-business focus.
  • Among 100 senior finance decision-makers surveyed, 74% described management time devoted to their defined-benefit schemes as significant.
  • Scheme funding improved, with 67% in surplus on a technical provisions liabilities basis, up from 39% at the previous valuation cycle.
  • Transferring scheme responsibility would simplify operations for 37% of respondents; 35% expected reduced demands on senior management time.
  • Schemes remained a regular financial agenda item for 46% of respondents, while 42% reported recurring board-level attention.


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