Endgame strategy and journey planning

We do this by delivering holistic advice - our joined-up approach brings together specialists from our funding, investment, covenant and pensions risk transfer teams. We combine this with deep knowledge and understanding of endgame strategies, whether that is run-off or transferring the scheme to a third-party such as an insurer.

Whether you work with us already or are looking for an independent advisor who can offer a fresh perspective on your strategy, we can support your journey planning needs.

Our approach will:  

1. Ensure endgame objectives are connected and take account of different stakeholder viewpoints and priorities.  
2. Maximise security and value-for-money of your member benefits.
3. Develop agile strategies to keep you ahead of the game when it comes to ever-changing pension regulation and market innovation. 

LCP is uniquely placed in the market to best advise you on your pensions endgame, as our market-leading experts are able to cover all angles from buy-ins and buy-outs, run-off, and everything in-between. 

We are not constrained by house views and have no products to sell, meaning that you can have confidence in unbiased advice that is tailored to your objectives and focussed on delivering the best solution for your scheme and members.
 
We have strong relationships with all key market providers and are at the leading edge of endgame innovation, working to influence policy and regulation to provide better outcomes for all. Our experience means you will benefit from robust and fully informed advice on how to develop a flexible and future-proof strategy that meets the needs of all stakeholders.

Some examples of ideas we’ve recently been discussing with our clients are:

• Constructing plans to optimise a scheme’s journey, making sure opportunities are capitalised on and risks quickly identified and managed, often making use of contingent funding solutions.  
• Adopting asset-led funding approaches, to ensure fully consistent funding and investment strategies, which minimise the risk of artificial volatility in the position.
• Generating value to improve the cashflow position of the scheme sponsor.