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12 Dec 2022
1 min read

Four ways to make DB strategies even more resilient

We discuss how schemes can navigate a thorny investment landscape and prepare themselves for buyout.

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In light of the unprecedented volatility exhibited by UK markets this year, many defined benefit (DB) schemes are reviewing their investment strategies to ensure they are as resilient as possible in the face of a macro environment that is likely to remain challenging.

In this piece, we outline four key areas we believe to be critical to this objective, which will enable schemes to meet their ultimate goal: paying members’ pensions as they fall due.

1. Lower leverage
2. Diversifying sources of liquidity and returns
3. Accessing assets that can pay pensions
4. Integrated portfolio management

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Endgame Solutions Liability Driven investing Defined Benefit (DB)
AnneMarie Morris

Anne-Marie Morris (née Cunnold)

Head of DB Solutions Strategy

Anne-Marie leads the team responsible for the strategy of objective-driven investment solutions, principally for Defined Benefit Pension Scheme clients. In partnership with the Solutions Portfolio…

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Will Riley

Will Riley

Head of Solutions

Will joined LGIM in January 2019 as Head of Solutions responsible for the strategy and portfolio management of investment solutions for pension schemes and insurance…

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Mat Webb

Mathew Webb

Head of Endgame Solutions

Mathew is Head of Endgame Solutions within LGIM's Solutions business and specialises in helping pension schemes achieve their endgame objectives, whether that is buyout (pension…

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