We are delighted to have held an 'Exclusive dinner debate: run-off versus buyout – a professional trustee perspective'. This was a discussion for professional trustees, hosted by Pensions for Purpose in partnership with abrdn and hosted at EY's head office in London, on Monday 3 February 2025.

The evening centred around a critical and timely topic: run-off versus buyout. As insurers face increasing constraints, schemes move into surplus and new solutions emerge, this debate has become particularly relevant to trustees navigating their end game solution. The decision between run-off or buyout strategies impacts long-term pension scheme management including trustees' approach to sustainable investing. The dinner was a prime opportunity to exchange insights and perspectives with senior professionals in the field.

This was a fine dining experience in EY's dining room with spectacular views overlooking Tower Bridge.

Date: Monday 3 February 2025
Time: 18:00-21:00 GMT
Location: 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF

Who should attend?

This event was open to professional trustees. 

AGENDA

18:00 – Welcome and networking drinks 
Kick off the evening with networking drinks and light bites.

18:30 – Introduction and scene setting
Introduction and context-setting with Richard Giles, Senior Director & Community Lead, Pensions for Purpose.

18:45 – Starter
Run-off versus buyout: navigating trustee decisions in a constrained insurance market.

19:15 – Mains
Sustainability in focus: how insurance constraints are shaping long-term pension strategies.

20:00 – Dessert
Balancing risk and reward: the role of professional trustees in pension scheme management.

20:30 – Networking nightcap 
Wrap up the evening with a final round of drinks and further networking opportunities.