11 Apr 2023 1 min read

Podcast: What does the term ‘buyout’ actually mean?

By LGIM , Lisa Purdy

We are hearing increasing talk of the terms 'buyout' and 'buy-in' in the world of defined benefit pensions. But what do these terms really mean? 

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With the backdrop of rising interest rates leading to lower pension scheme liabilities on average, many schemes have seen their funding positions improve steadily in recent years. As a result, we are hearing increasing talk of the terms ‘buyout’ and ‘buy-in’ in the world of defined benefit pensions.

But what do these terms really mean? And how can schemes prepare for buyout?  Lisa Purdy, LGIM’s Head of Pooled Solutions, explains all.

You call listen to it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and AudioBoom

For professional investors only. Capital at risk.

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Lisa Purdy

Head of DB Solutions Distribution

Lisa is responsible for working with clients and consultants to develop solutions for their defined benefit pension schemes. Previously, Lisa worked at Lloyds Bank, where she was Corporate Pensions Director responsible for distributing pension services to commercial customers. Before this Lisa, was a principal investment consultant and led on business development for UK investment advisory at Aon Hewitt. She has almost 20 years’ experience in pensions, including time in Aon’s US fiduciary business in Chicago. In all her roles she has focused on understanding her clients and providing innovative, bespoke solutions for them. Lisa is a qualified actuary, holds a Master’s in Actuarial Science from Imperial College and a degree in Economics from Bristol University. In 2016, Lisa was named in Financial News’ 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Asset Management.

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