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What does Pension Risk Transfer Advisory Council mean?
In practice, “Pension Risk Transfer Advisory Council” refers to an industry forum for market participants involved in defined benefit pension risk transfer, including bulk annuity buy-ins, buy-outs and related longevity solutions. It is not created by statute and is not defined in legislation or case law; rather, it is a trade council convened by The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA, formerly the Tax Incentivised Savings Association).
The council brings together insurers, reinsurers and advisers to represent provider interests, develop good‑practice materials and promote standardisation (for example on data readiness, transaction execution and disclosures). It engages with UK policymakers and regulators, including the FCA, PRA and The Pensions Regulator, on regulatory, prudential and conduct issues relevant to the pension risk transfer market. It has no supervisory or approval powers and does not represent trustees or sponsoring employers.
Usage is broadly consistent across England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In Ireland, the term is not commonly used for the local market, but may arise in cross‑border or UK-linked mandates. Its publications and consultations can be persuasive in legal practice but are non‑binding. See tisa.uk.com for current information.
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