Life tables
Reports and surveys
- 2023 Global survey of accounting assumptions for defined benefit plans
Annual survey from the global consultancy firm Willis Towers Watson. The 2023 edition covers 1,000 companies in 47 countries. - Accounting for pensions 2023
Annual survey of pension disclosures made by FTSE 100 companies produced by Lane, Clark & Peacock (LCP). The reports include an analysis of the assumptions used by companies. - Charting mortality trends: Navigating to your destination
An LCP 2021 report analysing recent trends in mortality, including the impact of COVID-19. - Mortality assumptions guidance
Pensions Regulator guidance outlining how trustees should go about deciding on mortality assumptions in an actuarial valuation for a defined benefit pension scheme. Issued in September 2008. - Pensions accounting survey 2019
Annual KPMG survey which looks at trends in best estimate assumptions. - Pensions accounting trends - 30 June 2023
PWC insights into current pensions accounting developments and key market indicators. - Pensions: actuarial factors used to calculate benefits in UK pension schemes
An Institute and Faculty of Actuaries 2020 report looking at current practices adopted by actuaries in this area, including how factors such as commutation at retirement are determined for schemes, and how frequently these factors are reviewed. - Savings goals for retirement
A Institute and Faculty of Actuaries 2019 report which uses actuarial analysis to give savers an idea of how much they might need to save in order to reach a certain lifestyle in retirement.
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