Podcasts

Hymans Robertson On... Episode 76

Investment - DB Master Trusts and helping small schemes get to buy-out

10 Nov 2022

Overview

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host, Ben Farmer, presents the latest instalment in our “route to buy-out” mini-series, and is joined by Hymans Robertson's Graham Jones, Senior Actuarial Consultant and Tamaryn Driver, Senior Investment Consultant. 

During the episode, we discuss all things DB Master Trusts, including the role DB consolidators can play in smoothing out the process of risk transfer and wind up. 

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Notes and Resources 

Disclaimer

This podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our  understanding of events as at 31 October 2022. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme. The information contained in this podcast should not be construed as advice and not be considered as a substitute for specific advice as the information is generic in nature. Where a podcast refers to legal matters please note that Hymans Robertson is not qualified to provide legal opinion and therefore you may wish to obtain independent legal advice to consider any relevant law and/or regulation. Hymans Robertson LLP accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Your Hymans Robertson LLP consultant will be pleased to discuss matters raised in this podcast in greater detail. 

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Key Topics
  • Introduction : (00.41 )
  • What is a DB Master Trust and how does it work in practice? : (01.42)
  • How does a DB Master Trust investment strategy differ from a typical small DB scheme? : (11.48)
  • How can a DB Master Trust help small schemes to prepare for buy-out? : (16.11)
  • “What do you know now?” quiz : (23.57)
  • Summary and wrap up : (35.50)

Speakers

Ben Farmer

by Ben Farmer
Senior Investment Consultant

Graham Jones

by Graham Jones
Senior Actuarial Consultant

Tamaryn Driver

by Tamaryn Driver
Senior Investment Consultant