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DB scheme return 2026
Updates this year
Schemes in surplus questions
This year, schemes with valuation effective dates from 22 September 2024 will not have to answer the schemes in surplus questions.
Liquidity and leverage: contingency planning for leveraged liability-driven investment (LDI) arrangements
We are seeking greater insight into how schemes with leveraged LDI arrangements prepare for collateral calls under extreme market conditions. Schemes will be asked to provide details of pre-agreed asset sale plans, which may take the form of a single fund, a pre-defined portfolio, or a ranking structure (also known as a waterfall). They must also specify the asset classes they plan to sell.
Enhanced asset breakdown for Tier 3 schemes
Tier 3 schemes will be required to provide a more detailed breakdown of the unquoted and private equity asset class. This will include sub-categories such as venture capital, private equity, and infrastructure equity, along with a UK and non-UK split.
Further guidance on these changes
You can find detailed guidance on these changes on our DB and hybrid scheme return webpage.
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