Barnett Waddingham: DB superfunds - from niche solution to £180bn market

As more pension schemes enter their endgame, defined benefit (DB) superfunds are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional bulk annuity insurance transactions. In his latest blog, Principal and Senior Consulting Actuary Jack Sharman explores two key questions - how big is the potential market opportunity, and how will a ‘mature’ superfund market operate alongside established bulk annuity providers?