Industry News
The Guernsey Association of Pension Providers publishes occasional news and press releases with important updates for the pension industry. GAPP is an association of pension providers, pension trustees and others with an interest in pensions established to foster and promote pension arrangements in Guernsey.
Guernsey Defined Benefit Pension Schemes - Endgame Strategies
02 July 2026Matt Stanbury of BWCI Group explores how the endgame landscape for Guernsey defined benefit pension schemes has changed significantly in recent years. Improved funding levels, higher gilt yields and increased insurer appetite have created more realistic options for trustees and sponsors. For many schemes, buy-out is no longer a distant aspiration, while others may consider running on, sharing surplus, or adopting a phased or hybrid approach. The article highlights the key choices now facing Guernsey schemes, including how to manage surplus, reduce risk, assess operational readiness and d…