Post-Transaction and Wind-Up

Expert guidance for the smooth transition of your DB pension scheme

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Our Post-Transaction Team provides comprehensive end-to-end support to guide your defined benefit (DB) pension scheme through the crucial post-buy-in activities and ensure an efficient scheme wind-up.  

Our specialist consultants manage the process to help mitigate risks, ensure members receive their correct benefits, and streamline the process to completion in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Navigating the post-transaction process

The journey from buy-in to buyout and wind-up can be complex.

We'll help you manage the process, coordinate key activities and overcome challenges, keeping your project on track and helping avoid unnecessary delays.

You'll have a dedicated specialist who understands your insurer's processes and will work closely with you before and after the transaction completes, making sure every stage joins up smoothly.
 

How we can help you

With experience across more than 250 wind-up cases — from schemes under £1m to those exceeding £1bn — we’re a trusted partner for both solvent and insolvent employer schemes.

Our strong relationships with all bulk annuity insurers, as well as our recognised advisory role with the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), mean you can rely on our expertise to manage your scheme’s transition securely and efficiently.
 

Clear communication is an important part of every wind-up project. We'll help keep members informed throughout the process, making complex changes easier to understand.

Our specialist Data Projects Team can support your scheme with the data projects you need to complete post-transaction, even if you’re not a current Howden administration client.

Winding up a DB scheme ensures that all members' benefits are protected and legally secured, removing ongoing responsibilities and risks from the sponsoring employer and trustees. It’s often the final step in a long de-risking journey, providing certainty for all stakeholders.

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Planning the next stage of your DB scheme? Talk to our team about how we can help.

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