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title: Standard Life and CVC square the circle on defined-benefit pensions
description: "\"Unlocking over £1 trillion in assets, a new report reveals the potential for UK retirement schemes to engage in risk transfer deals. Learn more here.\""
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# Standard Life and CVC square the circle on defined-benefit pensions

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## Risk Transfer Opportunities for UK Retirement Schemes

There are more than £1 trillion in assets currently held in UK retirement schemes that could become available for risk transfer deals, according to a report.

**Original Source:** [https://www.ft.com/content/d84336f2-e8eb-4fff-99f5-ba360e581b8a](https://www.ft.com/content/d84336f2-e8eb-4fff-99f5-ba360e581b8a)

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