Data analysis: Volatility hits the bulk derisking market, but research suggests a bumper 12 months for the sector.
Risk Transfer Index: November 2014
Risk Transfer Index: October 2014
Data analysis: Affordability fell back as asset price falls cancelled out any benefits from temporary gilt yield rises.
Risk Transfer Index: September 2014
Data analysis: gilt yield falls hit buyout affordability, while geopolitical risks demand caution as markets were rattled.
Risk Transfer Index: August 2014
Data analysis: the effect of global conflict on gilt yields, and the sizeable contraction of the annuity market
Risk Transfer Index: July 2014
Data analysis: The market's shape is changing, as insurers seek new investment opportunities and risk strategies evolve.
Risk Transfer Index: June 2014
Data analysis: With gilt yields falling it has been a confusing period for investors – but what does it mean for derisking?
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Risk Transfer Index: May 2014
Data analysis: Pensioner buy-in cost remains stable as economic recovery could yet drive a bumper year for bulk derisking, according to market experts in this month's review of the bulk derisking market.
Risk Transfer Index: April 2014
Data analysis: The affordability of full buyouts fell back during March, while the relative value of insuring pension liabilities improved, as gilt returns saw a slight increase.
The risks and returns in your EMD portfolio

The second part of this year's emerging market debt survey looks at the best performing funds over the medium term, and what risks managers see to pension fund portfolios.
Managers pick best value EMD countries for 2014
For those who desired an object lesson in asset correlation and the worth of diversification under pressure, emerging markets have delivered.
Risk Transfer Index: March 2014
Data analysis: Equity market performance and gilt stability could make it better value for schemes to lock in any funding gains, according to market commentators