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November 2008 - Pensions a major concern for private equity industry |
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A survey by Punter Southall Transactions Services of private equity firms has revealed that defined benefit pensions continue to be a serious concern and ongoing challenge for private equity firms, whether making acquisitions or disposals and whilst managing portfolio companies.
The top pensions concern mentioned by over half of the private equity firms surveyed was the risk that changes in future life expectancy predictions will increase liabilities during ownership, resulting in a loss on exit. However, this concern isn't unique to the private equity industry as uncertain future improvements in life expectancy is a worry for all pension scheme sponsors and trustees.
Read the full press release here.
Read the full report here.
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June 2008 - The End Game? - An analysis of the bulk buy-out market & other de-risking solutions |
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Over recent months there has been significant coverage of the bulk buy-out market in the pensions press, with some commentators suggesting that pension scheme sponsors are rushing to buy-out their pension liabilities. We think that a lot of the press coverage surrounding the buy-out market has been somewhat misleading, so have carried out our own extensive research into the state of the buy-out market, which we have compiled in our detailed report, The End Game? – An analysis of the bulk buy-out market & other de-risking solutions.
Read the full press release here.
If you are interested in receiving a copy please contact:
Martin Hunter on 020 7533 1885 or via email.
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