Pensions in practice: DB surplus release and next-gen DC default design

Pensions in practice: DB surplus release and next-gen DC default design

18 November 2025 | 10:30 - 11:30

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Pensions in practice: DB surplus release and next-gen DC default design

Webinar by Schroders Solutions

Join us for an interactive webinar offering insights into the current challenges and innovations in UK pensions. Drawing on the real experiences of our own Schroders Retirement Benefits Scheme, our panel of experts will explore:

  • Putting in place a DB run-on strategy and releasing surplus
  • Designing robust DC default arrangements and incorporating private markets
  • The key questions trustees and sponsors need to address, and the real-world steps to planning and implementation

This is not just theory—hear first-hand what worked, what lessons were learned, and how you can apply these strategies to your own pension scheme. Whether you are navigating legacy DB issues or evolving your DC defaults, join us for an actionable discussion and take away practical guidance.

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    Fees

    free for members and non-members
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    2

    speakers
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    1 hour

    of CPD
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    Online

    BrightTALK

Event Details

THE BASICS

Topics of discussion:
  • Putting in place a DB run-on strategy and releasing surplus
  • Designing robust DC default arrangements and incorporating private markets
  • The key questions trustees and sponsors need to address, and the real-world steps to planning and implementation
Who should attend:
  • Pension Scheme Managers
  • Trustees
  • Administrators
  • Policy advisers
  • Consultants
  • Lawyers
  • Corporate IFAs
  • Investment managers
  • Actuaries
  • Communication professionals
The venue
Event Venue Brighttalk 2

Thank you to Schroders Solutions for your support

Schroders Solutions
Schroders Solutions
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Schroders Solutions is a £213 billion global capability with employees in the UK, US, Singapore, and Germany. Our dedicated solutions experts provide investment and advisory services to public and corporate pension schemes, official institutions, insurance companies, individual investors, intermediaries, and wealth providers worldwide.
Solving investment problems is integral to what we do. We draw on our knowledge and experience as a global provider to build bespoke investment strategies. We partner with our clients to understand their challenges and construct portfolios that deliver the financial outcomes they seek. Our consultative approach draws on both Schroders’ investment skills and those of the broader investment industry.

Schroders Solutions offers Fiduciary Management, Outsourced CIO, liability-, duration- and cashflow-driven investing, as well as derivatives-based growth strategies. Our solutions are accessible to clients of all sizes through a flexible approach to implementation, sensitive to their needs and objectives.

Source: Schroders as of 31 March 2025.