Unlocking Surplus Assets in Defined Benefit Pension Schemes
With £160 billion of surplus assets held across defined benefit pension (DB) schemes, many schemes have a significant yet underutilised resource.
Mercer's Surplus Transfer Solution, via the Defined Contribution (DC) Mercer Master Trust (MMT), helps pension schemes optimise their assets and funding strategies.
Key Benefits
- Enables employers to transfer surplus funds from DB schemes to support future DC commitments.
- Helps schemes unlock dormant surplus assets.
Mercer's approach delivers strategic value for pension schemes seeking to optimise their assets and funding strategies.
Upcoming Webinar
Join Mercer for their webinar, "A dual perspective", to learn more.
Date: 1 December 2025
Time: 1.00 - 1.30 pm
This session will explore how the Surplus Transfer Solution can help schemes optimise their assets, particularly those no longer needed for ongoing liabilities.
Author's summary: Mercer helps unlock £160bn in surplus assets.
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